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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-05-07
HazeIton happenings

Mrs. @. W. Simpson has been quite
sick for few days, but is thought to be
improving. j. c. Fullerton is moving
into F. ID. Taylor's house, and will oc-
cupy the same while F. D. and wife are
east. The eastern parties who came
here on the excursion with W, L. Gam
bic, left here on Thursday. They all
seemed pleased with the county and it
is safe to Say some of them will return
here to live The Rt. Rev. E. S.
Thomas, Bishop ct Kansas, assisted by
Rev. A. Beatty, d. D., held Episcopal
services at the NJ. E. church, Thursday
night. Mrs. j. J. Whallen and Miss
Mary Whallen were confirmed and one
child baptized. They had full house
Mrs. G. r. FOllett started, this
week, to make visit to her people, IN
OHIO. In summing up the tariff items
for the last four weeks, we have the fol-
lowing results: Tinware, cost S.. 80 {;
queenSware, S6.75; cook stove and a
few vessels, $24.00; furniture, $780,
Now we will add SIP heating stove
that is taxed $40. Total cost $86. 80.
Total added by the tariff is 32.O5-on
Oh average. These things will need re-
placing every five years. So that where
couple began housekeeping thirty
years ago, they have been bled by the
tariff robbers on very scant supply of
the things necessary to keep house for
as much money as it would take to buy
$50 acres of land from the government
Nv. II. ClarksOn, of Castan, Iowa.
has leased the Hazelton creamery from
Mrs. w. L. Peck, and took control of it
on Friday. His family will be here In
a few days. John Betty drove down
to the river, Friday, to spend the day
fishing. His horse got away from him
and smashed up the buggy and John
spent most of the day IN gathering I'D
the pieces. The Hazelton Express
failed to make an appearance this week
on account of the expenses being grea-
ter than the receipts. :. /. According to
the assessors report for Hazelton town
ship. out of 22.3Ss acres, 1874 are un
der fence; 4,045 acres are in wheat /;
2,547 in corn 678 in millet; $50 in oats;
$50 in rye; 12O in alfalfa; % in potatoes:
Is in castor beans aud is in sorghum.
There are 10,650 peach trees; 2,879 ap-
pie trees; 315 plumb; III cherry and 50
pear trees. Then there are 523 horses;
2,l16 cattle; 81 mules; $50 sheep; 1856
swine and "a dogs. Value of poultry
and eggs sold during the year, $4,000;
butcher stock, $18,6SO; 5000 pounds of
wool; $50 pounds Of cheese 42,3Sa lbsl
butter; 10000 barrels of flour; popula-
ton in city, 305: in township outside of
city, 348; total population, $50. We are
under obligations to Trustee 0. Haber-
line for the above facts ). .Mundorff &
Robinson sold Mr.. Garland, of Kiowa,
% head of yearling steers and heifers,
Saturday, for SO per head :. The alli-
ance had hot discussion at their meet
ing, Saturday, over the question of
starting store in Hazelton The ques.
ton was voted down, but Will probably
be brought up again at their next meet
ing. There is but one man in Hazel
ton who is cowardly enough to 90 arm
ed with Q x-shooter, and he ID not in
any great danger. W. q. A.
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Another ColdMater killing.

Coldwater, COmanche county. had an
other sensational murder last Thursday
night, that has excited the population
nearly as much as did the Sombart-
Murphy affair. At II o'clock at night
S. w. Miles, lawyer, ana Or; G. W..
Pritchard met on the cross walk in the
middle Of the street and engaged in a
quarrel; blows were passed, when
Miles struck Pritchard OH the head
with feyOl4eF, fracturing the left side
of the forehead and telling hiM. Miles
went home, changed his clothes, secured
team short time afterwards and left
town, going south. DIR. Pritchard died
at ] O'Clock on the I'd inst. Sheriff Nc
Intire and posse are hunting for
Miles. Both Hseu lad families. Miles
had lived at COldwater since its organi-
Zation. and Prltchard went there two
years ago. The latter was the princi-
pal witness for the prosecution in the
case against DR.. Sombart. Miles was a
friend OF Murphy. slain by SOmbart and
the Review says the trouble between
him and PritchaFd grew out of scheme
originated by him, Miles, to have Som
bart re-arrested, Pritchard making
light Of it. though both were enemies of
Sombart. The nght occurred and Prit
chard dropped within ten feet of where
Murphy fell, The Review refers to
Miles as fFattle-bfain, One-horse law
yer -
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Turn Of the Tide.

THE Turn of the Tide" was present
ed at the opera house, last night, by a
home company, the proceeds of the en-
tertaInment to be given to the Baptist
church. The play was as well present
ed as was to have been expected consid-
ering the many interruptions in the
rehearsing on account of sickness and
other causes. The young people who
had to make love did not exhibit that
fervency that was looked for, and many
OF the audience could have given valua-
BILE pointers; but the characters were
fairly well prOtrayed. Nearly everybody
in town saw the play, and so further
mention is not necessary, more than to
hand down to history the following
cast of characters
Jonas Aldrich. Fisherman of the Coast.
III. A. BROWN.
Capt. st. Morris, Com. Tidal Hdue.
III. G. KLINE.
Col. Ellsworth. Wealthy Ship O,oner,
w. l.. WEAVER
Herman Clyde, Captain of the Pirates
G. d. CODDINGTON.
Bowie Knife Jack, d..
Sling Shot RUDE. TtruteS'
W. l.. WEAVER, Fl. A. Brown.
Pepper, :, ACOlored individual
II. D. RECORDS.
Aunt Rebecca, The FsShermdn's Wife
Miss RUNYAN.
Susie Aldrich. The Ocean Wait
Miss Robe.
Lillian Lacy, Clyde's Deserted Wife
Miss O'BRYAN.
"Frisky," With no one to Lore
Miss CAMERON.
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CITY Matters.

AT the monthly meeting of the coun-
Gil, Monday night, Sl2O.75 was allowed
for laborers and teams on the water
ditch repairs.
The costs in the compromised damage
suit of Currie against the city was al
lowed IN the SUN of $262.75. The costs
in the Field case, about $500, are un-
paid and motion is now pending il:
the district court to have them re-taxed,
the city holding the plaintiff is response
BILE.
The council declined to pay S. per
month rent for the Office occupied by
Police Judge Woodward. and that Offici-
al promptly resigned his Office. The
council wanted him to use the council
room. Until the vacancy is filled by
election, the police business will have
to be transacted by a justice of the
peace.
An ordinance was passed prohibit
ing bathing in the big lake, the water
ditch or any of the lakes along the
ditch. The penalty for q violation of
the ordinance is $40. This is the sad
dest blow ever administered to the boys
of this city.
The city attorney was instructed to
prepare a contract between the city and
the waterworks company for the exten-
sion of the main north on Walnut street
to the mill site and allowing the CON-
pany to use the power of the turbine
for pumping water through the city.
The council will meet tomorrow to
pass on the contract.
Objection was made by COuncilmen
Higgins and Morgan to the city allow
ing the waterwOrks company to use the
road grader in filling the trenches ex-
cavated for the water pipe and in level
ing the street after the pipe is laid
without paying rental for same. A
majority of the council took broader
view of the matter, however, and the
grader will be used as in the past.
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Harvesting Machinery from Worlds
Fair City.

CHICAGO, April Is, 1s9O.-(SpeciaI. y
A monster freight train drawn by two
engines, left this city to-day for Mime
apolis. The entire train was loaded
with Deering Irvine Binders and Deer
ing Mowers from the works of VIM.
Deering & Co., this city, said to be the
largest manufacturers of harvesting
machinery in the world. The train was
highly decorated, and brass band in
uniform accompanied it. On one car a
binder and mower were shown set up
ready for work. Dispatches from
points passed to-day show that enthusi-
astlc crowds greeted the train at all
stations, apd the trip so far is one
grand triumphal PROCESSION. 1t is not
unusual for this firm to send solid train
loads of machinery all over the country,
but this train attracts especial atten-
fiOu
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A Citrus Paradise.

California has been called the Citrus
Paradise, because no other state in the
union produces the orange and lemon
in such large quantities and so delicate
ly favored. 1t is also the home of the
grape, the olive, the fig and the English
walnut. All the grains common to the
more northern chimes are successfully
raised. California offers unusual in
ducements to the small farmer who has
some capital to start with, and who is
willing to wait for results. In going to
California you should travel via the a.
L. Il s. F. K. R., the great Middle Route
to the Coast. Address Geo. T. Nichol-
son, G. p. & 7. A, A. I. S. F. r. R.,
Topeka, Kansas, for additional infor-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-05-07

The fishing craze is prevalent in this
city. old end young being affected alike.
The lakes along Elm creek and Medi-
cine river, both of those streams, Cedar
creek and the water ditch all afford
good fishing now. The usual camping
parties will go to Elm Mills when the
weather is warm enough.
1t is understood that the Barber
county alliance, at its meeting in this
city, Monday, had under discussion the
question of nominating county ticket
to be voted on in November. The DIS
cussion took a wide range, but the
majority present favored such ticket.
The subject was referred to the sub
alliance for discussion and decision
and at the regular June meeting of the
county organization the matter will be
settled. 1t is the belief of the best
posted alliance men that a ticket made
up of democrats, republicans and union
labor men will be agreed on by the
alliances and that this will be done by
a primary election in each surveillance
and ratified by the county organization,
and this independent of what the polit-
ical parties may do in their conventions.
DIR. KocIell has just made quantity
of oxygen, and wishes to inform those
suffering from bronchitis, catarrh OF
asthma that there is no surer means to
regain health than to inhale oxygen.
Those with weak lungs, or in whom
consumption is hereditary, if they wish
to get well should not delay. The doc
tor says he will not undertake to cure
consumption when the disease has made
irreparable injury. When the cavities
have formed in the lungs and the Or
ganism reduced i'll strength by contin-
ued cough and repeated night sweats,
then oxygen or no other means known
to the medical profession will do any
good. The oxygen gas has made a
bright record in the treatment of pull
monary diseases, and it would be an
injustice to it to use it in doubtful case
es-in cases that present themselves for
treatment when it is too late. Take
heed, therefore. and at the first indica-
ton of developing consumption, see
DR.. Kociell about it. 48tf
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Judge W. A, PETER Here.

Judge w. a. PETER, editor of the
Kansas Farmer, spent Monday and yes
terday in this city, at the invitation of
the Barber County Farmers Alliance
and as the guest of that order. He de-
voted half day 10 visiting the points
of interest in and around the city, in
Guiding the sugarwOrks, the cement and
plaster plant and the water power, and
on his return to the city, he said to the
INDEX reporter Medicine Lodge has
more evidences Of progress and sub
stantial prosperity than any town am
acquainted with IN Kansas you have
the geographical and climatic location
to make you Il city; you have great adj
vantages in soil that successfully raises
the ordinary crops and besides has dem
onstrated its superior adaptability for
the propagation of sorghum cane and
sugar beets containing high per cent
of SucroSe." Monday afternoon, Judge
PETER addressed the alliance, it having
called from labor to hear him-he not
being member of the order. What he
said of course is not definitely known to
outsiders, but he pleased his hearers,
unquestiOnably and made an impression
that will be lasting. He is not re-
publican partisan aud he would be a
more useful senator than Ingalls," was
what leading republican alliance man
said when he came out of the meeting
Monday evening, Judge PETER deliver
ed public address in the court house.
He was attentively listened to by an at
tentive audience; but it was noticeable
that the republican officeholders and the
republican political bosses of this city
were not present-they were afraid to
hear the truth or they did not care to
encourage an alliance movement, one
or the other. The speaker, after refer
ing to the depression that exists in this
country and IN all countries, in fact.
decided that there was corner" in
money and until it can be broken loose.
put IN the hands of the people at low
rate oil interest by the government, un-
til the national banks are abolished, un-
til the people are at least given favors
equal to those now enjoyed by trusts,
banks and corporations, no permanent
relief can be hoped for. His speech was
not that of an anarchist or repudlator,
but rather the thoughts of loyal Kan
san and of a man who has given much
thought TO the questions that have made
farmers alliances and labor unions nee
essary and proper.
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Sun City Items.

Rev. n. H. Ward was down from
Pratt and preached very interesting
sermon here on Thursday night. :. The
surprise party at Mertes Bros. Friday
night, was very en3oyable affair.
About forty wers present. A generous
supper was served. II. NJ. Ingraham
and Mr.. Briee were guests at the Com
merclal house Monday .. DR.. SOmbart
and brother, of ColdwRteF, were here
Monday. The crops, since the last
rains, are looking very favorable, and
the faTmers al year smiling faces. -.
Mrs. +. j. Ciapp is On the sick list this
week. The repairs OH the bridge are
completed. /. !. Ed. Hoagland and Sam
Wadkins contemplate going to Wichita.
in few days, to work. -. W. Owens
is building an addition to his house, in
tils lower end OF town &C. FL. Doug
lass has bought the Mertes property.
and it win be occupied by Frank Lock.
bart aud family X.Y.
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We desire that you read this notice carefully and then
carefully consider every word of We offer sell you
goods anything in line Dry Goods Clothing Furnish
ings, Boots Shoes Hats Caps Groceries Queensware at
prices lower than offered by any cooperative store
ter by what is called city located
We able to do this through several We
rent to pay. Sd. We do buying do not have
to pay middemen expenses are smaller than in
city where help costs much than the coun
try Them before stated, will duplicate any prices
offered by cooperative stores anywhere the pur
chaser the freight express We do this on any pur
chase from cents to $780, And the purchaser can come
in store inspect the goods direct the and
weights and the goods do suit he change them
These advantages not offered by foreign establishments
OUR SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK
complete in every line; piece goods prints domes.
tics lawns percaes satteens and dress goods
not be excelled in quantity quality and shoes
by far the largest countydoube the
stock of any two competitors Our readymade clothing
the best made and the latest patterns the cheapest in
price. Our straw goods plentiful fresh Our
furnishings for ladies and gentlemen up the highest
standard.
We desire to call especial attention to Broadhead
Combination Worsteds for which agents These
sold in Wichita for 80 and Is sell and IS
cents
Our Douglass shoes another speciality Everybody
knows what they are.
Our stock is generally direct from the factory and we
get the bottom prices
We only for living profit are home people
have lived here for years and will be here for years to
All ask is to have you ill., our offers get our
prices and we know you will buy.
No delay No freight express You see what you
buy You return it if you do not like it. You CAN have
the satisfaction OF coming in every day and abusing if
we misrepresent anything to you
Very Respectfully
STAND1FORD YOUMANS d ELDRED
Medicine Lodge Kansas.
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District Court.

The May term of the district court
met yesterday, Judge Ellis on the bench
and all the resident attorneys present.
The court expressed a desire to only
take up cases in their regular order.
Most of the day was spent in setting
cases.
1t was learned that several of the
jurors drawn on the regular panel could
not be present on account of urgent
business at home; others were out of
the county, and only three or four could
be relied on; so Judge Ellis ordered a
special venire of twelve men. 1t was
drawn yesterday by Justices Wood
ward and Howe, and is made up as fol-
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Creamery Patrons

There will be a meeting of the patrons
of-the creamery at the Office of Bronson
& Houchin at l o'clock, z. NJ, to dis
cuss important matters. BY order of
THE CONNfITrEE
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1890-05-07
Special Notice.

A meeting Of the Medicine Lodge
Farmers Sqb-Alliance is called for Sat
urday, May 10th. at o'clock p. NJ.
F. F. MULLEN, President.
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For Sale or Exchange,

Five (5l thoroughbred Hol-
stein Bulls, good individuals.
viii sell for cash or exchange
for corn or hay. A bargain
for someone. Address
J r. ROSS,
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Inc following proceedings were had
up to last night:
State VS.. Theo. D. Reed; bond for
felted.
State VS. l.. M. Spencer; embeZzle-
ment; continued for arrest.
State VS.. Joseph Bennington; charged
with cattle stealing; set for May Goth.
Lease VS.. Lease; dismissed at cost of
plaintiff.
Andrick VS.. Andrick: same entry.
ROdebaugh VS.. Crawford; judgement
tor plaintiff.
Knight VS.. Stevens; dismissed.
Albright rs, Callahan; judgment for
plaintiff.
Clough VS.. Medicine Lodge Creamery
Co.; change of venue to Sumner county.
c. S. Live Stock Assn. VS.. F. Y.
Ewing; dismissed at cost of plaintiff.
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Hogs and Cattle.

l want to buy fat hogs and cattle In
large or small lots.
% r. M. SPARKS, Agent.
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Real Estate Transfers.

For week ending May 5, 1901
Rhoda Swank to S. Kociell, lots 5
and Cherry st. Gobielle 4 No
BILE add. to Med. Lodge. ...... -
John Sparks to w. II. Crawford,
lots 80, 81. blk. 2. c. S. Il Co. ad.
to Med. Lodge :. .......... -
John Rogers toe. W. Stevens, lot
10, Stolp ad. on Central ay. and
Grant st Med. Lodge. ....... -
Thos. Eads and wife to j. G. La
mont, lots 4 and S, blk, original
Kiowa .......... SOC
A. A. Hide to &. r. E'ollett, lots
%. 4, blk. AZ, orig. Hazalton... y;
III. B. Steck to D. B. CrolI. lots IS.
IL. Is, blk. 80. Peck add. Hazel
ton. tf:tts.4att..,,.,..: CO.
D i GrOll to Celia McAdoo, same
land. ............ ......,.... 1.OO(
Carrie Mertes to Dora E. Lockart
lots J. 2, q. blk. II, Sun City,. 60(
Jane Croll to Marion Terry, 1853 a
IN 1910. 2OO(
NJ. E. Hatcliff to John Motter,
$50 a in 2-32-1l. 3O(
Mary Morgan to Elizabeth Sam
mons, l60 in Is 3l-l2. $1,000. 2OOC
Henry Johnson to !. L. Eiagg, go
in 4, 10 BIB and 320a in 25-33-
I4.............. =. 1O, OOt
NJ. H. Baker to F. W. Walker 100
ID 2o-SS ,.......tt-tit..s.. sW
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ADOTD A NT0 If Won want correct
ADO hAO J. y. and complete acstract
call on bronson HOuchin. They have the on
ly complete set of abstract books in Barber
county. I3
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A Donation Party.

On the first day OF lovely May. while in the
solitude and peaceful reign of home and fam
lily and while in solemn meditation upon the
past, and in 9qF lmsgInatlaH building air cas-
ties for the future; ever apd anon our silence
was broken, our peaceful reign was disturbed.
and our castles; ike bubbles, bgrsted; for our
picket guards were driven IN by TWO oid sisters
of the cross, the advance guard of the main,
army, and ere we had time 20 capitulate, we
were completely surrounded by the main force
of soldiers, young and old, who demanded our
immediate and unconditional surrender. Well,
we surrendered. What else could we do2 VIC
were entirely nnzrmed, aud tor once we we're
caught sleeping on duty; 50 We concluded t..
surrender, remembering:-
HE who fights, and runs away.
Nay hge q nght another day.'
Well, they saapea Us, they eggsd US, they
outtered US, they canned US, they sugared us,
codeed us, tishea uB aud IN q word, they
routed Us, they secuted US, nor lost single
man;" for all of which they have our sincere
and heartfelt thanks. And we hope by their
kind and hearty cooperation in spiritual as
wen as temporal aatteEs re may be able.
through the loving kindness OF an all wise
Providence. be OF great service To them in
strengthening the army OF the Lord, and
through rhe iEstTHmensality Of the gospel.
cause many 70 enlist ana become eeIdiers a the
cross. 10 the KIM, name Be oll ne nrnise.
l.ovinE'l rorE bNoshet and sfsfer.
II Tzt&1fSoE.
q . 8. .s.=..., 49,
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rRANaFER 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 to
any part of the city. Leave orders at the
of1ce of II. O'Brian, or at the bus barn on
Kansasavenue, west. "a "
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BARBER COUNTY INDEX,
DEMOCRATIC Central Committee

7. W. STOUT, CHAIRMAN.
AUG. SCHMIDT SECRETARY.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-05-30

THE, CALICO PARTy.-The calico party
given by the Ladies' Coffee Club at Jobs
theatre was n grand success socially as we'll
as financially. About 80 to 85 couples
wore present. The music was furnished by
Miss Ora Spangler, David Link of Albany,
and John Spangler. The stage was occu-
pied by refreslmcnt stands and the young
ladies' who attended them did a rushing
business. The dance broke up about 3
o'clock III the morning, and it is claimed by
visitors that it was the most pleasant social
event Of the nehaon.
CARD OF TmAEKh We desire to return
our Thanks to the kind friends and acquain-
tancea. especially Mr. fiacher and family,
who hayo extended ua sympathy and atten-
tion in the loss of our son aud brother, John
kahler IN this city. II. kAHLER, G.
BUCHSENsIiMtDT.