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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

STARVATION makes men lawless.
News from the south of Russia shows
that the Government of that country
will have plenty to do in keeping
peace within its realms without dis
turbing the peace of Europe.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

WAR between England and Russia
would be hailed with JOY by Ameri-
cans, because, if for no other reason,
it would compel Gen. Wolseley TO quit
disparaging other soldiers and show
what he can do himself.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

WITH the admission of the Ameri-
can hog to Germany the question, re-
Gently pulling German courts, as to
whether horse meat may legitimately
be used in the construction of Frank
furter sausage will become dead
isgue
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

WHAT in the world is dream-soup?
Miss Willard uses the term in one of
her flights of rhetoric. Is it an anti
dote for delirium tremens, or chaos
of mock-turtle and mulligatawny,
with noodles thrown in. Frances,
what are you giving us?
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

CONCERNING the recent marriage
of an American poetess to an Ameri-
can Indian, the Detroit Free Press
remarks that time alone will deter
mine whether she did wisely in lis
tening to his Siouxt.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

WHY does hostess always wait
until her guests begin to talk of go
ing home before she brings out the
refreshments? That keeps them an
hour or two later, though it was
probably high time they were going
when they first spoke of it.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

A CLUSTER of dates weighing
eighteen pounds and comprising 1000
dates is on exhibition at Phoenix, A.
T., near which place they were grown.
All that "the Arizona deserts" need
20 produce anything is water. When
-the rain man" draws water from the
clouds at will, then Arizona will be-
come q great garden.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

If it takes about 10000 policemen
to preserve such order as exists in
London, it is question which might
be put in the mathematical examina-
tions of the colleges how many it
would require to keep really good Or
der and to prevent horrors of the
Whitechapel sort.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

A TENNESSEE farmer undertook to
rid his premises Of feas by pouring a
gallon of kerosene down through a
crack in his kitchen floor. Shortly
afterward he lit his pipe and dropped
the match through the same crack and
the fleas all disappeared. No insur-
0n0o
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

throughout the entire county, and
tho other containing all the names Of
all the candidates for local Officers.
Thus, when the elector enters the
booth, he is compelled to make a
choice. He cannot just fold up his
ballot. He must make his cross
mark somewhere on the ticket.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

GALL the young and beautiful heir
esses of Philadelphia, with the
amounts they viii 2seet- when their
parents are dead, are being published
in one Of the daily papers. This
shows that Philadelphia is not alto
gether the dead town it has been rep
resented.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

W.. d. HowELLs congratulates
Rudyard Kipling upon being less
~cockahoop" than Of yore. The rich
aud refulgent addition to the literary
vocabulary is no doubt due to Mr..
Howells' impending removal to New
York and consequent desire to speak
the language of the 400.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

THE man who is always waiting
for something to turn up" is likely TO
have his expectations realized, at
beast when his toes turn up to the
daieiec
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

THE prospective wedding Of a
father and son in New York society
TO two sisters gives promise Of a re-
lationship tangle which win compete
for time very disastrously with the
puzzle columns. The fact that the
son gets the elder OF the two girls
and the father the youngest, does not
complicate the matter. but it does
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

SOME women can't pass a millinery
store without looking in. Some men
can't pass saloon without going 1t.
How things even up!
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

A CINCINNATI girl lately started
to elope, and, after getting fairly out
OF the house, finding she had for
gotten her toothbrush, went back
after it, and her plan was discovered
aud frustrated. This is fact, not,
as might be suspected, the beginning
Of a tooth powder advertisement.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

A QUEER genius in Connecticut
wants to build a clock $50 feet high,
with a pendulum 600 feet long, and
set 1t up at the Worlds Columbian
Exposition. He can have a high time
in Chicago without going to all that
trouble.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

WE have noticed in crowd of
workmen that it is the little slim
men who do the most work, and the
large, Strengthening ones who man.
age to give the appearance that they
are working hard, who really accom-
plish nothing. A thin man will do
thing while a fat one is thinking
about IL.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

THERE are twenty-three provinces
in Russia that are threatened with
famine. Altogether, Russia is not
among the most attractive resorts at
present.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15
Modern Uses of wire.

at is remarkable to what an ex-
tent wire and wire rope are displacing
hemp and cotton ropes, once so much
in vogue" remarked a prominent
Washington hardware merchant to a
reporter. "This will be noticed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

A GOOD many selfsinade men evi-
IDENTIFY got tired before the job was
fnished.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15
NEWSOFOURO WNSTATE|
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO MIcHi-
oANDERS.

A Mail Agent I<iiied-shot While Hunting
--CadilIac's Method OF Catching Tricky
saloonists-R Receipts Of the Land Omes--
Money for 10.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

The tax OF 50 which Wyoming puts
ON the head of,each OF her bachelors
doesn't wear away the hair like mat
rimOng.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

AN earthquake might shake St.
Paul and Minneapolis closer together
but nothing short of that.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15
NEW ELECTION LAW.
AN ILLUSTRATION OF ITS
WORKINGS.

the ola system Of Pastors Abolished
Error Is Easy 20 the Careless, but Inn
possible when These Instructions Are
Foii0wed-A sample Ballot.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15
An important suit.


LUMBERMEN all over the country will
watch with interest the proceedings.
that are about TO be instituted in Wex-
ford County to knock out new scheme
of settlement which has been adopted
by several insurance companies A year
ago the lumber yards Of Mitchell Bros,
near Cadillac, were burned. and up
wards OF $4,000. 600 feet OF lumber de-.
stroyed. Mitchell Bros were insured In
many companies, several OF them being
represented In Cadillac. The adIusters.
In getting to work demanded the books,
figured up the actual cost Of the lumber
and then allowed accordingly. Mitchell
Bros. demanded the full market value.
which was refused. and they will bring
proceedings accordingly. The difference
between the cost and market value Of
the lumber destroyed is about $4,000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

PONTIAC, by an adverse majority or
81, decided against a $4,000 loan for
electric light works
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-10-15

VIM Copy received injuries in rum
away at Brighton which 1t Is feared
will prove fatal, Richard Northard being
also badly hurt A train frightened the
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
A Kentucky Letter.

BROMLEY, KY, December 31st, 1890.
EDITOR INDEX: see In your paper you had
good rain on the 24th. That was fair day
here, but we caught il that night, and the next
day. Snow aud sleet fell until it was foot
deep. This ts rough country. The soil is
about four inches deep, at best, and it would
take a man about week 10 haul the rock of
before he could get an acre ready to pillow.
Tobacco Is the best paying crop they raise
here 100 pounds per acre is about an average
crop; it is selling at from to Scents, pound.
Corn made from Is to 70 bushels per acre and
10 worth 90 cents. Wheat was light, both in
quantity and quality; the average yield was
about IL bushels per acre; it sells At So cents.
Hogs and cattle are selling at about the same
prices here that they are in Barber county
This country has good horses, and they are
selling at good prices.
We have not had a fox chase yet, but the
coons and rabbits have to suffer- However, I
will have co quit the business soon as the
briars have about got the best of my breeches.
This country has no Farmers Alliance. The
farmers think they could not pull together
here. The fact of the business is, the farmers
here have not learned that what benefits one
farmer benefits all. We saw larger and better
wheat fields in Southwest Kansas than any
where on our trip. In this country, twenty
acres of wheat is big crop. Land sells at $40
to $50 per acre. The public roads are Is to 25
feet wide. The only decent roads they have
here are the pixies. and a man has to pay two
cents mile, and four cents for q man and
team.
Times seem 70 be as hard here as in Kansas
They are just as anxious to sell land here as
they are in the west. AS this Is New Years
eve. 1 wish the INDEX prosperity through
1871. j. B, HARRAUGH
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
KANSAS CITY STAR
DAILY AND WKEKF.
LEADIRG PAPER OF THE WEST,
DAILY CIRCULATION 10000.

The Star is the acknowledged leading news
paper published in the west.
1t contains in concise form all the news of
the world up to O'Clock p. m Of the day pub
hshed. giving its patrons the freshest news
from twelve to twenty hours in advance OF
morning contemporaries.
1t publishes the produce markets and com
mercial reports of the trade centers of the
world. and the fun and complete live stock
and grain market, including the closing re
ports from New York, Chicago, st. Louis and
Kansas City.
The Star controls and publishes exclusively
tne fuil associated press reports and q large
amount OF special kilograms.
The Star is not controlled by any set Of poll
ticians and is devoted to collecting and publish.
ing all the news OF the day in the most inter
esting shape and with the greatest possible
promptness.
Ii VIII enjoy your confidence II you appre-
ciate al honest, fearless aud bold newspaper.
The Star has the largest averge circulation
OF any newspaper published between Chicago
and San Francisco.
Never before in the history Of journalism
has 20 much FIRST class Newspaper matter been
given for 20 little money g we are giving in
the columns Of the weekly edition Of the Star.
Terms for the Star. by mail. postage paid;
Daily. one month. 50 cents; three nonths 81;
me year, q; weekly, one year. . ceuta. Write
for sample copy. Address. The STAR,
Kansas CITY. No.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14

Program Of Sunday School Convention.
The following is programme of the
Christian Normal Convention, begin
ming January 18th and continuing until
Jan. Both. To be conducted by M. Ingels,
of Topeka, State Sunday school evangel-
list, at the Christian church, Medicine
Lodge, Kansas:
MONDAY EVENING, 7:3O O'CLOCK.
!. Song by the choir-Welcome.
2. Opening prayer by Elder R. Hahn.
3. Song by the choir.
4. Address of welcome-EIder VIM. CARR.
son, of Sharon.
5. Solo by Miss Lulu Hahn.
8. Address what Am Here FORM. In.
gels, State Evangelist.
I. Anthem by the choir.
8. Benediction.
Tuesday, January 27th, 9 a. m. Normal work
proper will commence.
TUESDAY EVENING, 1880 O'CLOCK
/. Song by the choir.
2. Prayer by Elder North, pastor Presbyter-
tan church.
8. Duet
4. Address-"What three things does the
Sunday School most need"-Dr. D. ". Phillips,
pastor or the NJ. E. church.
5. Discussion time minutes
8. General remarks on Sunday school work
by NJ. Ingells.
Z. Song by the choir.
8. Observation-Disclosures w. G. Musgroye.
WEDNESDAY, EVENING. 7:3O O'CLOCK.
/. Song by the choir.
2. Prayer by Elder David Nation.
8. Anthem by the choir
4. Address-"How to increase the interest
and spirituality of the church and Sunday
school, Elder ]. B. North.
8. Song-"All hail the power of Jesus name
Congregation, led by the choir.
8. Discussion time minutes.
+ 7. Song by the choir-"Praise God from
whom all blessings fiow"-copsregation join
ing.
9. Benedicdon-Eider VIM. Garrison. of
Sharon.
THURSDAY EVENING, 30 O. O'CLOCK,
1. Song service, prayer and short talks in
which all present are cordially invited to take
part Time 40 minutes. Led by Elder J. Z.
Nicholson.
2. Song by the choir.
8. Address-'sThe best means Of eounteract-
ing the influence Of prejudice against the truth
Elder w. A. Cain, pastor Of the Baptist
church.
4. Discussion time minutes.
5. Song by the choir.
6. Benediction-Short prayer. Hlder 7. A.
McClearey.
FRIDAY EVENING, 7:30 O'CLOCK.
+ l. Song service, prayer and short talks
time 30 minutes. Led by W. G. Musgrove.
2. Song by the choir.
3. Address by NJ. Ingels State Evangelist
4. cong-'God be with you till We meet
again Congregation, led by the choir
5. Benediction by Elder NJ. Ingels.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
Death OF Mrs. Lockwood.

Died-In this city January eth, 1891,
at the residence of her son-in-law.
Judge Hardy. Mrs. Parmelia Lockwood
aged about So years. Mrs. Lockwood
was born August II, 1903, on Fox Is
land. of the coast OF Maine. She re.
moved with her parents to Ohio in 1918.
She was twice married, and leaves Mrs.
Judge Hardy and Miss Abbie Lock
wood as surviving children. In 1857
she united with the Baptist church at
Granville. Ohio. and lived as consist
mt member Herewith. until summoned
rome. She resided in the family of
Judge Hardy since 1854.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
Deerhead DOings.

Lyss Pierson left for New Mexico, last Satur-
day-success attend him.
Little Fred Walker had bis shoulder severe
~ injured by fall a few days ago. Sidney
Carr also met with a similar accident not long
since. Both boys are now rapidly recovering.
Constable JOS. Decker has moved to a farm
near Elm Mills. Joe has resided here for
about two years, and is we'll and favorably
known, as an honest, industrious citizen. In
addition to this he is a good alliance man.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
Monument Items

The storm did not hurt stock, as it was
feared.
Last Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Trot
ter gave an oyster supper to their friends.
Charlie Lockert is getting along as well as
could be expected with his broken leg.
The Sunday school in still in full blast.
Our literary is stil progressing as well as
ever.
Quite number of our young folks attended
the dance at Lake City, last Tuesday evening
PADDY MILES.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14

Every paper We take up tells the same story:
Hnmphreye' Specifics have become . house
bold necessity. A case Of them in the house
often saves hundreds Of dollars in doctor bills.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
Gee Whiz!
BARGAIN FOR SALE.

30 acre Farm, the NV \ of the NV \ sec. 13,
and the ne of the ne 4 sec IA, township 81,
range 10 west, located IL miles from Sharon
and IA miles east of Medicine Lodge. Price
only 200. RLACKwELDER & HoLBRooK.
o~S1 Wichita, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
Hogs and Cattle.

1 want to buy fat hogs and cattle in
large or small lots.
% &. III. SPARKS, Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
LiSt ofLetrera.

THE following letters remain uncalled for at
i the poetofice in Medicine Lodge, for the
week ending Jan. 10, 1881:
W ). Long, Miss Lawrence Rigg,
Field Roller. Daniel Kennedy.
In calling for any or the above please state
hat they are advertised.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
Hay For aaIn.

l b ave large quantity OF extra
good Hay, for sale, baIed or in stacks.
i, w. STOREY,
tSI-tf1 Sharon, Kaps.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
Obituary.

Obituary.
Died-Near Canema, Jan. 7th, 1891,
of pneumonia, Irving, son of G. T. and
Anna McCracken aged years, IL
months and IA DAYS.
Beneath the snow,
As pure and spotless as thine own young life,
So soon removed from earths vain weary strife,
In death laid low.
Rest, baby rest.
Beneath yOn tiny tear-stained hillock sleep,
In fairer realms thine angel pinions sweep,
Among the blest.
PILGRIM BARD
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
Election of Officers.

The election of officers and directors
of the First National Bank, for the en-
suing year, occurred this morning and
Is as follows: President, j. p. Hall;
vice president, 7. l.. Lindley; cashier,
w. T. Rouse. The directors are: j. z.
Hall, w. I. Rouse, w. l.. Blair, T. L.
Lindley, 1. D. Wilson and p, A. Sim
mons.
The new officers are men of high
standing and worthy of the trust re-
posed. The First National Bank is one
of the solid institutions of southern
Kansas, and will, as in the past, main
tain the high reputation it Justly merits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
TAKEN UP

TAKEN UP by Geo. w. Hendrick-
4 son, one red and white steer,
years Old; brand II tJR connectedl
on left hip and 7 on right hip. 35-3-A
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
Fine Stock For Sale.

Full blood and grade Holstein and
Short Horn Bull calves for sale, on very
reasonable terms, by Miller & Bene-
dict. Poland China and English Berk-
shire pigs at hard time prices. We are
oYerstocked with the above, and will
give you big bargains. Home of the
Eli Brand. 23tf
MILLER & BENEDICT.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
Stray eAHLE

OTRAYED, at various times -
~ during the past year. from my
premises. miles south of Medi-
cine Lodge. head OF mixed cat ,SnLa.~6l
tie, branded IN. A. Bar brand on either side.
or IS on right hip. Also one red heifer calf,
hole In each ear. WIN pay e1-O0 per head for
dress. J. d. Flemming, hedicine Lodge. Kan.
sae. a4tls
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
STRAKED.

A LIBERAL reward win be paid -
u 10 anyone returning to us, or
for any information leading to the
recovery of any cattle branded
-A-fb ar open A BARI on either side with two
unders bits In the left ear.
"a. HARBAUoH Bos.. Roundup. Ks..
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14

EPISCOPAL. St. Marks. Lay services will
"a be held at Mr.. Martins residence. Sheldon
house, Second Avenue west. every Sunday At
p. m. All are cordially invited to come.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
EGR 8IRAY GAITIE

A LIBERAL REWARD VIII be
"a paid any one returning to me,
or furnishing information lead
ing 20 the recovery OF any stray sS&nnn
cattle, branded with q - Roman Gross on
any part Of the animal. ~
s7tf g.. K. w. FIELD.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
STRAY CATTLE.

QTRAYED from my premises.
~ about six weeks ago four head
OF cattle branded 20 sleep 3."fal
One yearIing. the other twoAssl --@A
years old past. Also q red steer two years ola
past, branded UF connected. AIso. q rsd net
fer; two years old, branded UF connected.
VIII pay II per head for locating.
5it3 JOHN SPARKS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14

APSTR A NT0 If you want correct
AOO IAO lOs and complete abstract
call on BRONSON 4 HOUCHIN. They have
the only complete set of Abstract Books in
Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
TAKEN UP.

Taken up by the undersigned -
miles west of Medicine Lodge on
Oct. l, one COW and caif-coW red }"
and white spotted, 'Curry Comb"-~eAAu1a-
heifer, white star in forehead. FRED HARDY
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14
SOUTHERN KANSAS TIME CARD.
Or. r. c. Turner,
DEN TIST!

Permanently located in Medicine
Lodge, and offers his profession to the
people of Medicine Lodge and vicinity.
ALL BRANCHES OF DENTISTRY
-PRACTICED AT
LOWEST PRICES
OFFICE over Davis & Davis Dry Goods store.
" MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-01-14

be gentlemen come in late and find no
one to dance with except when he can
get some extra numbers put in. On
the whole l think printed programmes
are nuisance. Don't your"
The entertainment given last evening
at the opera house, as q slight testi-
monial of the high appreciation of
our people, and a recognition of the
exemplary worth of DR.. Phillips, pastor
Of the Nj. E. church, was most enjoy
able affair, and not only reflects great
credit on all those connected with its
management, but Mr., Clark in particu-
lar, to whose untiring efforts our citi-
zens are especially indebted for the
grand success attending the soiree.
The programme consisted of vocal and
instrumental music, all of which was
well and creditabIy rendered by a long
list of our most accomplished local tai
ens. kindly supplemented by the pres
ence of Prof. Mel. KlInk, of Hazelton.
who ably sustained his reputation as a
cornet sOloist. and by his unexcelled
performances, added eclat to the ocas-
ion. He is also member of National
League OF Musicians, Of st. Louis.
Where all performed so uneKceptional-
~ well, and elected encores without
numbers, it would be rather invidious
to designate any one or more of the
participants by name. The house was
well dlled and reflects great credit on
our music loving community. who
availed themselves Of a privilege not
often afforded in this or any other COM
munity. The management desires to
return thanks to Mrs, J. Il. McCracken
for the use of her piano.
Sharp County record., 1891-01-15

People are coming from Northern
states to Arkansas and other sections
of the Sunny South, where, instead
of barbariSm and desperadolsm they
are surprised to find kind and gen
tecl Americans ready to give them q
cordial welcome. Instead of wild>
eyed ruAians, armed with six.shoot.
crS and dirks, they are pleased to
find genial and law>abiding citizens
whose doors are ever open to the
stranger; and instead Of drunkenness
ignorance and debauchery they find
Sobrety, intelligence, cleanliness,
industry and Christianity. The
time for the partisan editor in the
North to make living by slander-
ing Arkansas has about passed, And
right here we are glad to be able to
say that Sharp county Is getting a
goodly share Of these Northern i'm.
migrants, and they always make the
best Of their surroundings, and show
their appreciation of the country by
going TO work to build homes and
become valuable citizens.