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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-02-15
David Nations Explanation.

When a man makes a virulent and
| bitter personal attack on another.
through the public press; we naturally
ask who he is aud whether he is worthy
of consideration. If he is not, the facts
| should be known and his slurs repudi-
ated. He puts himself up for public
| criticism. 1t was for this reason we
asked David Nation to explain what
| appeared to US well-fOunded and we'll
supported charges, before we gave any
credence to his assault on our repre-
sentative; and We did so i'll behalf of
friend, Mr.. Garrison, whom we believ-
ed to be striving to do his duty. We have
no apologies to make for Mr.. Garrison,
but as friend We are ready to under
take his defense. With all Difference
to Mr.. McNeal, we think he is the
right man in the right
place. But in defending MIR. Garrison,
wehave no desire to injure anyone else;
and We cheerfully open our columns to
MIR. Nation in defense and explanation
| of his own record. He desires us to
state in his behalf that he never had
anything to do directly or Indirectly
/ with the fraudulent railroad bonds of
| CasS county, Missouri, that is the 90
bonds. He says that the story proba-
bly, arose from his influencing a Judge
10 decide IN favor of some legally voted
| township BONDS
Regarding the school bond rumor, he
claims that the men who charged him
with fraud were appointed commit
| tee TO Investigate, and exonorated him
in their report; and that he even retuS-
ed $500 rendered him for his services in
experimenting the work of building
of the high school.
| SO far as we can now learn these
charges have arisen from careless, I'M
| guarded, and unexplained remarks of
Mr.. Nation himself, concerning the NJ.
| *. u L. bonds, of which he claimed he
| held $1,000 worth; and III behalf OF le-
CALLING which, influence was sought to
be eXerted upon the judge, but with
out avail. We do not intend to affirm
| however, that this influence was exert
ed by Mr.. Nation.
We leave others to their own opinions
concerning these rumors that have been
| floating in our community. Editorlally
we have no interest the in matter; fur
ther than that we desire thatMr. Nation
shall not be unJustly charged; although
we none the less resent the virulent at
tack on Mr.. Garrison. We believe that
| people in glass houses should not throw
stones; and the odor of suspicion in
this case is stronger about the accuser
| than about Mr.. Garrison.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-02-15
Nation for Himself.

Since setting up our explanation for
Mr.. Nation, he requests the insertion of
the following. 1t is mostly redundant
but we do not care to expose ourselves
to the charge of unfairneSS.
Mr.. Nation misapprehends both Mr..
Garrison and ourselves in presumlng
that we endeavOred to answer his argu-
ment. We questioned its veracity bas-
ed on certain very positive rumors and
statements that have long been afloat
In our community.
1t is but fair to state in behalf of Mr..
Garrison that what he penned regard
ing Mr.. Nation was penned in haste af-
ter his first reading of the article, feel
ing as he justly did, and stung by the
unkind and unfair spirit of the writer.
He afterwa.d requested us not to notice
the article; but his communication be-
ing set up, was left in through an over
sight.
But let the article and its animus
speak for themselves.
EDITOR INDEX: AS you and brother
Garrison have made an attempt to an
swer my letter addressed to brother
Garrison, III the Cresset, think it but
fair that you publish this, my reply.
Brother Garrison denies but two of
the charges l made against him and &C
cOrdlng to the rules of pleading, it is a
confession of all the rest. AS to broth
or Garrison S ever being a member of
the Union Labor party and calling reb-
els by that name, he says he has never
called man rebel since the war and
never belonged to the union labor party.
Now, since Bro. G admits all the other
charges and denies these two only, l
will deal with him very generously, 1
will give him the benefit of the doubt,
as l only wrote from informa ton as to
them.
When l was newspaper man it was
considered dishOnorable to resort to
abuse and villfication when an editor
could not answer legitimate argu-
ment; but perhaps the rule has been
changed since the organization of the
peoples party. But can excuse the
editor of the INDEX, since he informs
me that l.. f. Pearson voluntarily gave
him the information upon which he
based his charge against me for trying
to taSten fraudulent bonds on Cass
county Missouri. L propose to dea
positively with this subject. Any mar
who states or 1nt7mates or insinuates
that | ever directly or indirectly. b,
word, deed, or act. ate mpted to faster
229 fraudulent bonds or any other mum
Der of bonds on Cass county, Missouri
tells that which is absolutely and posi-
lively false, without cause or proyoca
! Lion
When Mr.. Pearson or any other per
son lntimates or says, by ''rumor" o.
otherwise, that l ever made my start
or ever acquired one dollar by any fraud
ulent transaction. he tells that which il
wickedly false
1t is quite easy for brother Garrison
to say " dirty liar" but people ar
smart enough to see that that does no
answer argument; but is only the tricl
of the fox to call off the dogs
Respectfully,
DAVID NATION.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-02-15
1nyo p. O. will be discontinued in 2

Inyo T.. o. will be discontinued in 2
or weeks.
Mr.. Ed Winters took a trip to Wichi-
ia yesterday.
Mrs. Neff, mother of Mrs. McCleary,
departed yesterday.
Jim Lahey showed himself IN our
burg once more, Monday.
John Ash and Charley Fair were in
Yesterday on legal business.
Measles are still raging in Sharon and
Medicine Lodge townships.
Eli benedict has some pure Lexor
seed oats for sale at his place. So
Triumph of Homeopathy-Dise of
women and children. DR.. Kociell. 80
For everything pertaining to Sewing
Machines, go to Gregg's Gun Store. 81
Lanes Medicine moves the bowels
each day. In order to be healthy this
is necessary. q
Died, on Wednesday last, an old gen.
tleman named J. f. Farely, living
northeast OF Sharon.
The Hatch Entertainers, at the OPP
era House Tuesday night, Feb. Dist.
Prices 70, 30, and % cents.
For Sale-Three span of good mules
for cash or on time, or will trade for
cattle. j. NJ. DeLisle Ag't. 81
IIawkeye Condition Powders are the
best for stock of all kinds. Sold and
warranted by J. Il. Young and j. d.
Kari. 3
For sALE-Two yoke of good work
cattle, for cash or on six months time,
with approved security. L. Ii. Roby
Isabel, Kansas. So
Mr.. George SOuthworth departed for
Charlotte, Michigan, Monday in ans
wer to a telegram stating that his faith
er was sick.
Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist
church will meet Thursday afternoon
at O'Clock at Chapel. The members
please take notice. Mrs. j. S. Runyan,
secretary.
The monthly report of the KiOwa
schools for January shows total num-
Der enrolled 32l, No. enrolled at close
of month $50, No. of cases of hardness
l73, average daily attendance 254, No.
of visitors 20.
MIR. Joe Cant is smiling and happy
over little girl at his house week ago
Monday. There is shade of disap-
pOintment in his JOY however, as Weav-
er will not make very pretty name
for the little maiden.
Rev. Archer will deliver a sermon on
the subject why masonry was insttu-
ted" on Sunday evening next, at the
Presbyterian church. The service will
be union service. Everybody is cor
daily invited TO be present.
The price of the Non Con has been
advanced to one dollar and a half. 1t
is paper of Is pages running over with
political and general news we'll worth
the money. We will continue to send
it with the INDEX for $500.
For SALE-A span of fine iron gray
mares, ) years old the coming spring.
Weight about eleven hundred pounds
each. Will sell cheap for cash or for
good bankable note. Location i miles
west of Roundup. Address C. Grone-
mier. 36lm
We have communication from Mr..
Garrison this week but unfortunately
have not time to publish it. We have
also several others we could not accom-
odate. The authors Will please excuse
US. We appreciate your efforts just
the same.
Fannie, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
w. Elder, died Friday evening. The
funeral services occurred Saturday ar-
ternoon, Rev. Cain officiating. The de-
ceased was aged years and months.
The profound sympathy of the commu-
nifty follows the bereaved parents in
losing the bright light of the house
hold.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-02-15
STOVE REPAIRS!

If any part of your stoye
burns out or breaks do not
throw the stove away under
the impression that it's days
of usefulness are over. In
stead of going to a great ex-
pense in purchasing a new
stove call on w. H. Olds and
have the old one repaired.
He has had seven years of
experience in making old
stoves as good as new, and
proposes to hereafter devote
most of his time to making
repairs. He will answer
calls within 80 miles of Med
icine Lodge. Send him the
correct number of your stove.
heating or cooking, and he
will call at your place. In
sending in a description Of
your stove observe closely
the following points:
Give name and state
whether cook, range or heat
er.
Give name of manufacture
er and where located.
State date of patent.
Give the number of cast
on stove. Do not order No.
6, Z, 8, or 9, because cover
happens to be that size, as
nearly all stoves of recent
make are numbered, for exam
pie, No. 8-18; 7-18; 500; SOIL;
80 and 90 OH. Also state
what letter, if any, is ON the
stove in connection with the
number.
In ordering centers, state
whether long or short centers
are needed.
w. FL. OLD,
Madicino TO6Ue Kan
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-02-15
Wanted For Exchange.

l have good rental residence property,
well located, in Beatrice, Neb., a city
OF $1,000 population, property within
two blocks of an Electric street R'y.
This property can be divided 80 as to
make tour pieces OF nice residence
property. Will exchange the property
for good .wh eat-land in Barber county,
Kansas; want 1000 or 1900 acres. Will
pay cash difference or assume some in
cumbrance. Apply to r. n. Sparks,
Medicine Lodge, Kans., or correspond
With D. Z. Rogers, Beatrice, Neb.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-02-15
Sharon Items.

Claude, the son of Joseph Porter,
is quite sick.
Melvin Story's infant child is down
with pneumonia.
Mrs. Jacob Dunkin is conYalescing.
Mr.. y. S. Huff and several of his
children are seriously ill.
Measles still hold the fort.
Bert Collins is in town canvassing for
a wire fence machine.
Mr.. Mullen has been here canvassing
for nursery stock. NOVICE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-02-15
Attend the Public Auction.

Sale of carload of mules and horses
on Saturday, February 18th, at Medi-
cine Lodge. Some grand good mule
teams Will go to the highest bidder, on
long time. Sale commence promptly
at 10 a. 10.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-02-15
Notice to Stock Shippers.

Stock trains Will leave Medicine
Lodge at $50 a. m. Mondays, Wednes-
days, and Fridays. w. o. Horr,
agent. 39-lm
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-02-15

Coughing leads to consumption.
Kemps Balsam stops the coughing at
once. q
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-02-15
Notice.

There will be a meeting of the demo-
cratic central committee of Barber
county, at Medicine Lodge, March 25th.
at l p. m. All members are request ed
to be present as business of important
ance will come before it.
J. b. cry Chairman
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-02-15

j. B. ERY. Chairman.
B. F. TEAL, Secretary.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22
Practical Philanthropy.

An excellent steward of this worlds
goods is Augustus Hemenway, a retired
farmer of Canton, Mass. He invited all
the public school teachers of that town,
26 in number, to take a 10 days trip to
the Worlds fair at his expense.
This is practical philanthropy Of a
kind that warns the heart and increases
confidence in the goodness of human
nature. 1t is an easy matter to advise
every one to visit the exposition, but
there are thousands of people anxious to
follow the advice who are confronted
with the p~erplexing and discouraging
problem of ways and means. Underpaid
schoolteachers, struggling clergymen,
men and women to whom the expendi-
ture of 500 for an outing means serious
sacrifices for the remainder of the year,
may be found in all parts Of the coun-
try, longing to go to Chicago, but re-
strained by financial considerations.
They are not suffering or destitute; they
simply a not afford to indulge in the
luxury Of a trip to the fair. To this
class, intelligent and appreciative, a
friend like Mr.. Hemenway is a friend
indeed.-Rochester Democrat.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22
at Things.

When Mr.. Hudson was in Patagonia.
he fell in with a gambler, who told him
that always after the first few rounds of
the game he knew some Of the cards as
they were dealt. He recognized them
by a difference SO slight that another
man could not detect it even when it was
pointed out to him.
Mr.. Hudson is an ornithologist, and
he says that this same preternaturally
sharp eyed man was greatly surprised
when he was told that half a dozen kinds
of sparrows were feeding and singing
about the house. He had never seen any
difference nthem, he said. In size, color,
shape and actions they were all alike,
and they all sang and twittered alike, so
far Is he had ever noticed.-Youth's
Companion.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22
o o o o o O O O o O O
INDIANOLA ITEMS.

3. S. Hill has got up a new
wind mill.
Those who attended the state
fair from here, report another
good show.
4. P. Day and wife have re-
turned from their visit to Ohio
and the White City.
j. G. Shumaker and W. G.. Black
both erected wind mills at their
residences last week.
G. w. Dow and wife, j. w.
Deveney and others, started for
worlds fair on the 18th.
A large number Of our people
I attending the N. q. conference
at McCook every day this week.
Christian Hartman, of Huxley,
Illinois, is here making his annual
visit and attending to his real
estate in this county.
One Of the children Of w. B.
Wolfe, who have had dyphtheria
for some time, died on tuesday,
and another is quite sick.
Mrs. J. G. Scurr, Of Creston,
Iowa, took the train here Saturday
morning to return home, after a
weeks %sojourn among old friends
in this county.
Quite q number Of the members
Of the Epworth league accepted an
invitation from the BARLEY league
to join them in a social meeting,
last Friday night. T. -
Harry Dungan,a y~oungHastings
attorney, came in Monday night to
attend court, but he was too late to
attend court as it had adjourned.
But he was.not too late to do some
counting.
A double quartette Of members
of the M. W. A., went to Cam
b~ridge,.Monday night, to visit the
Woodmen there. They were
royalty treated by the Cambridge
neighbors and all report a good
time.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22
Democratic County Convention.

There will be a Democratic County Conven-
ton for Red Willow county, Nebraska, held
on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Th, 1893, at two
o'clock, P. NJ, central time, in McCook, Neb.,
for the purpose of placing in nomination a
candidate each for the Offices of county clerk,
county treasurer, county Judge, county superin-
tendent of public instruction, sheriff, coroner,
surveyor, county commissioner, first district;
to select three delegates to attend the Demo-
cratic State Convention to be held in Lincoln,
Nebraska, October 4th, 1893, and to transact
fore the convention at that time.
The various precincts are entitled to repre-
sentation as follows, (being one delegate at
large, and one for each ten votes or fraction
thereof cast for ]. Sterling Morton in 1922:
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22
Russian Oil Kings.

The wealthy Russian oil kings, the
Nobel brothers, who have driven Ameri-
can oil out of eastern Europe, have no
lack of crude petroleum, for the firm it
self is said to own so oil wells heal Baku,
and several are plugged down, not being
wanted at present. One of these mon
ster wells has suddenly spouted O,0OO,-
600 gallons to the surface, and not long
ago the great Droojba fountain rose to
the height of 300 feet and elected the oil
at the rate of 5000 tons a day.-London
Tit-Bits,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22
EQUAL TO THE OCCASION.
How a Bold Lover Won the Day and Also
Won His Girl From Her Father.

How a Bold Lover Won the Day and Also
Won His Girl From Her Father.
He was a mild young fellow, and, as
his sweetheart imagined, without much
force Of character, as he kept putting
the. TASK papa day off indefinitely. So
the young woman prompted him to be
sure he was right and go ahead.
"You see, papa has a great deal OF
bluff and bluster, but when you come
right down to it he is perfectly safe.
Only you must show him that you have
plenty of courage-real grit. That's what
he likes"
"All right. Suppose you ask him to
step in now. may as well get my hand
in if that is the way it works."
But, dearest, he is awful big and
strong. you know"
"Ob, if it comes to personal violence !
will defend myself with the furniture.
Trot him in."
"And you won't let him put you of?:'
mot a bit"
"Then I'll tell him you want to SET
him."
There were two chances of escape for
the young man-one by way of the door,
the other by the window-but he did not
avail himself of either.
When the father strobe into the room
with his best observation-disclosures
air, the youth rose indifferently to meet
him.
"Well, well, what's all this about? ]
understand You want to see me. Well.
look at me now and be quick about it,"
growled the pater.
Him. Can't say as you're much to
look at, MI. -. I merely wished to
mention to you that Miss Clara has en-
gagged herself to me with my consent,
and I propose to fill my part of the con-
tract to the letter."
"Idiot! Idiot! My daughter
"Take care, old man. Calm as many
names as you please, but refer to my fu-
ture wife with proper respect"
sect out of this house, you''-
Certainly. AS soon as my wife that
is to be can conveniently pack up her
belongings we will CO."
"Why, you impudent"-
"Oh, keep cool; keep cool. I could
hold you out of the window with one
hand and call for the police with the
other. was champion hitter and slug
ger at college. Look at that muscle"
and he clinched q No. z hand into a for
midable fist.
81 never was SOL
"Nor I. Call it quits. I want your
daughter, and I don't care a continental
for your money or your blessing. We
can begin the world without either,
just as other young fools have done.
This is business, sir, business"
The father felt his own head to see if
he was going to have an apoplectic fit,
then answered grimly:
Cali right; I like your style. I should
have said yes anyway if you had given
me time, but you took me by surprise. I
may say I was never SO surprised in my
life."
"Nor T." assented the lover as he sunk
almost fainting into a chair, "but I'm a
business man, and don't you forget it. I
don't stand any foolishness either in
love or war;" and he wiped the cold
perspiration off his forehead with y
nervous hand.
He had won the day and the girl too.
Million.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

"Nebraska," says an exchange, "as
compared with her sister states, will fly
with the geese, this fall, with her splen-
did crop of corn. An agricultural state
in time Of panic is the place to abide in.
1t is headquarters for provisions and in
times when men get hungry it is a
good idea to keep close to the proven
der"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22
Democratic Primary Election.

The Democratic legal electors of Willow
Grove precinct, Red Willow County, Neb-
raska, are hereby notified that a Democrat
ic primary election will be held on Friday,
Sept. 20, 1898, at the city hall, McCoOk,
Nebraska, for the purpose of electing 25 dele
gates for said precinct to the Democratic
County Convention; that the polls of said
primary election shall be open at II o'clock
noon and shall be closed at Z O'Clock, central
time, on said day.
McCook, Neb., Sept. 81, 1898.
b. V. HALEY,
Committeeman Willow Grove precinct,
Red Willow County, Neb.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22
Can't Faze an English Sparrow.

A sparrow has built its nest and laid
four eggs inside a gong at Isleworth
railway station. The gong has a cir
conference of 81 inches, is sounded up
ward Of 100 times every day, and when
1t is rung the alarm can be heard 600
yards away.-St. James Gazette
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

Put your S 5 S where they will do
the most good, where they will secure
the best and the most groceries for in
stance. You will make no mistake if
Mobiles is the place of deposit. He
gives the limit in quantity, quality and
value, and his stock cannot be duplicat-
ed in Western Nebraska.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

Make Noble your family grocer and
many other blessings will fall to your
lot, besides having the best groceries on
your table that the market affords.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22
We'll Digging.

If you want a well put down in fine
shape see Frank Nichols. He guaran-
tees his work. Leave orders at S. M.
Cochran & Co.'S.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

Don't build a fence around your
property until you have seer and priced
that woven wire fencing at S. NJ.
Cochran & Co.'S. Nothing cheaper,
neater or better.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

Beware of peddlers. Call and in
spect the Household sewing machine
sold by s. M. Cochran & Co. before
buying a machine. There is no better
on earth.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

With our Acme Cooler we are en-
abIed to furnish meats in better condl-
ton during warm weather than any
other market in the city. F.S. Wilcox.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22
West India spiced
Vinegar on sale at
AndersOn's Grocery.

Anybody can afford a tailor-made
suit now Kalstedt is making them at
very low prices, during the months Of
July and August. Call in and see him
if in need Of anything in his line,
Wall Paper for 5 cents a roll at l..
". MCCONNELL & Cos.
Dr.. A. J. Thomas, Dentist, Office in
Union block, over Knipple.
S. NJ. Cochran & CO. can sell you a
bicycle very cheap. See them.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

Patronize b. Thompson & Co., deal
ers in -four and feed of all kinds, west
Dennison street, on the corner north Of
McEntee Hotel.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

Remember that S. M. Cochran & Co.
now carry in stock a full and complete
stock Of builders hardware supplies.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

You will never know how far your
dollar will 60 until you buy your gro
ceries at Knipple's. 1t will surprise
von1
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

Knipple leads them all when it comes
to selling a fine patent -four cheap. Try
him once and you will be convinced.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

Give your orders for 81 Patent, Lion
and Legal Tender, also Wauneta High
Patent, White Fawn and Pride Of Wau-
meta -four to Hugh Thompson, the oil
man,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

Total lumber OF delegates. ........... 81
1t is recommended that the precinct prima-
ries be called by the several committeeman to
be held on Friday, September 29th, 1893, at
such hour and place as may be most conven-
lent. FRANK II. SPEARMAN, Chairman.
CT. RYAN, Acting Secretary.
McCook, Nebraska, September 10th, 1893.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

During the months of July and Aug
ust Kalstedt, the Leading Merchant
Tailor, will make specially low prices.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-22

You can buy more goods at Knipple's
for One (l$) Dollar than you can any
where else in the city Of McCook.