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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

sary for Moore to withdraw her vots
and cast it for Stranathan in order tc
give him safe majority. The chair.
man of the Moore delegation with.
drew MOore's vote and cast it fol
Stranathan in the following terse Ian.
guage: "Well, Moore will withdraw
her vote and give it to Stranathan; il
Kiowa can swallow him, suppose we
can"
GENERAL CALDWELL.
The convention re- convened at 4:3C
and the delegates to the judicial con-
vention were named. David Nation
then moved that the central committee
be empowered to fill all VACANCIES
THAT MAY OCCUR on the ticket. The
motion was quickly disposed of, as 1t
seemed to be a delicate and painful
task. So it seems that some vacan-
cies will occur" and the Tedrow act
is again to become realistic. It is said
that Otis will be one of the unfortu-
nate, after the wheel-horses of the
dems and reps get together. Some
changes are bound to occur, and sew.
eral are beginning to feel uneasy about
the matter; Dobson, however, is a per-
manent fixture. After the convention
had appointed the central committees
men, Gen. Caldwell was introduced.
He began by telling the superior ad-
vantages OF Barber county and the
magnificent corn crop that the county
will reap, and finally got his war paint
on. He assailed the democrats of the
nation,but ways looked pleasantwhen
talking about Kansas democrat. He
got off the old republican dirty about
the advantages of a protective tariff
and told the people something about
the war. He failed to dwell on popu.
list principles, only INDUCING In sian.
derlng populist officials. He said he
would talk about silver. but he piung
ed into wild cat currency" instead
lie failed to touch the transportation
question, but eulogized Long and be-
rated Simpson. This was what his
speech consisted of, and was no doubt.
typewriter by the republican state
central committee. The meeting was
then dismissed and the wagon load of
people wended their way homeward.
1t was very tame convention and is
signal of i'll omen to the candidates
just nominated. If the peoples party
makes wise selections in the coming
convention, glorious victory is await
ing us
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

Elder j. w. Sconce showed us
samples of his corn Monday, that were
as fine as ever grew in this part of the
country, the ears being large and well
filed. The Elder says that his son-in-
law, E. w. Roney, has 12O acres Of as
fine corn as he ever saw. He reports
as fine corn throughout the neighbor-
hood as ever grew in the country.-At-
tica Tribune.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08
How to get a Gold Watch,

Go to L. A. Ely & Co. buy a cigar
and make guess on number from
one to 1000 and when the 1900 cigars
are sold, whoever has the lucky num-
Der Will get the beautiful gold watch.
The cigars are the best cent
ones in town, and if you smoke try
these cigars and somebody will get a
handsome watch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the Postoffice at MedicineLodge
Kansas, for the week ending Aug. 4.
Miss Sarah Alternately, Eric S. Hooper.
F. Richardson and Torrance Kranz. T..
A. McClearey.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

state OF Kansas, Barber county, IS: In the
matter of the estate of D. II. George
late of Barber county. Kansas.
Notice Is hereby given, that on the 18th day
the Probate Court of Barber county, Kansas,
duly appointed and qualified as administrator
Of the estate of D. 81. George lste Of Barber
said estate will take notice and govern them
selves accordingly. q. n. MARTIN
Administrators.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

Hasten Burns and son, of Haviland,
were in town Tuesday. Mr.. Burns is
making arrangements for moving to
Medicine Lodge soon, where he will be
employed in sugar factory.-G reens-
burg Signal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

1t speaks well for an article when
the longer it is used the better it is
liked. Such is the case with Ayers
Hair Vigor. People who have been u.s.
ing 1t for years, could not be induced
to try any other dressing for their hair,
because it gives such perfect satisfac-
ton,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

M. A. Hull has bought the Kiowa
Review. We have not been informed
as to the political complexion of the
paper, but we don't think Mr.. Hull
Will commit the rash act of running a
democrat paper in Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

The Salvation Army has been hold
ing meetings in the street for the past
week, each evening, and are being
greeted by large crowds. Their meet
lngs are now being conducted in the
brick building behind DR.. Moore's Of
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

Frank Polling, Henry Sparks and
Will Anderson, members of the Alva
base ball club came up yester-
day and will remain until the
games come off on Friday. Fordle
Woodward came up with them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

R. V. Cant brought in few ears
of corn last week, taken from VIM. Ho.
CARDS field near Isabel. The ears are
large plump and almost matured. Mr..
Cant informs us that this is the aver
age of a four hundred acre field. Mr..
Hogard has six hundred acres, four
hundred of which will yield a heavy
crop. His is said to be among the best
in that vicinity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

Mrs. G. D. Sheppard, of Columbus,
Kansas, sister of Mrs. Colvin of this
city, came in last Thursday on a short
visit. She departed yesterday for a
visit with relatives at HillsdaIe, Michi-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

"A picnic and fishing party compos-
ed of number of the young people of
this city devoted last Thursday and
Friday to merriment at Elm Mills.
They report pleasant time, lots of
fish and game; the fish being of the u.s.
ual fish-story size. One of the party
who intended to 90 was left behind,
owing to the fact that he had his pic
nic' at home the night before.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08
7st day of Sept. 1894,

will be allowed rebate for penalties
and advertising fee, and the county
clerk is hereby empowered to issue
certificates of error to all parties pay
ing taxes under the above order and
charge the same to the county general
fund. JAMES STRANATHAN,
Chairman.
ATTEST: F. A. LEWIS, Co. Clerk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

Mrs. J. NJ. DeLlsle has secured the
principalship of the Hazelton school.
Mrs. DeLisle has been foremost among
the teachers of the our schools for the
past few years, and the people Of Haz-
elton are TO be congratulated upon
securing such an able and efficient in
structor. Mrs. DeIIisle is through in
school work and gives satisfaction
wherever she is employed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

with fine large watermelon Monday.
1t was good one aud. incidentally we
would remark that anyone is welcome
to follow this good gentleman's exam
pie. Rev. Cline was on his way to the
Free Methodist conference in tbs north
part of the state.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

DIR. 1ANT's DENTAL OFFICE.
Amalgam filings 80 cents; gold and
platina filings 81; gold filings 50 and
up; best rubber plates SO. Work guar
anteed. Al
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

Mrs. E. F. Widner came in from
Oklahoma, last Saturday to probably
remain permanently. Mr.. Widner il
figuring on selling out his newspaper
business in Oklahoma. when be will
also return to Medicine Lodge
There's no place like home.'
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

1t was privilege highly appreci-
ated by the audience at the Baptist
church last Sunday, morning and even
ing, to listen to two very instructive adj
dresses by Rev. p. NJ. Johnson, a re-
turned missionary, on the religion and
customs of the Hindoos of India.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

Mrs. Robert Simpson returned
from Anthony Sunday, where she was
called Wednesday by the serious illness
of her son -ln-law, Austin Mckay, who
has the typhoid fever. She says the
doctors thought they had him past
danger but was very bad when she left.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

-Milt Hull has severed editorial con-
nection with the Kiowa journal. His
reason for his action is that the Journ-
al - is on the wrong side OF the fence,
politically III. E. Glenn will sit up with
the corpse until the ides of November
bring the tidings of overwhelming de-
feat of the republican party. when the
Journal will take wings and fly 20
regions purported to be anything else
but cool. In this, his hour of trial and
bereavement, Mr.. Glenn has our SYM
patty. What Mr.. HIll's political
affiliations will be in the future is un-
known to us, but we hope he will ally
himself with the bone and sinew of the
land in the fight for life liberty and
equality.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

COUNTY CLEK'S OFFICE,
Medicine Lodge, KS, Aug. Z, '94.
Ordered by the Board of County
Commissioners that everyone paying
their 1893 tax OH or before the
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

The case of State VS.. Thacker was
tried before Justice Howe last Thurs
day. Defendants demurrer to the
evidence was sustained and case dis
missed. Thacker was arrested on the
charge of disturbing school meeting,
using boisterous language, etc. The
row resulted in disgracefnl fight and
subsequent suit in court. The way in
which the case was conducted was a
peculiar one. the Judge taking a nap
while it was in progress. We leave our
readers to judge for themselves wheth-
er there is any LIKELIHOOD of justice
having been melted out under such Cir
| cumstanCeS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

Two ball games will be played here
Friday; one between Medicine Lodge
and Kiowa, the other between Med
iclne Lodge and Alva. Both Alva and
Klowa are said to have imported play
ers and hence better games are expect
ed than at any time previous. Every
body take lay off on Friday and come
and see two games in one day. A
grand ball will be- given at the opera
house for the benefit Of
club, the same evening. Come and
have a good time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

The republican primary held at
the court house last Thursday was a
monster ~, seven being in attendance,
composed OF the following; L. M. Ak
line, A. l.. Noble. John Shannon, Da-
vid Nation, E. H. Nixon, Dial Morris.
and 7. l.. Llndley. The affair is ac-
knowledged the tamest one in the par
ty's history in this township. Howev-
or they would have had another in at
tendance. had 1t not been for the fact
that Chester is on campaign tour.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-08-08

The school board has selected the
following teachers for our school here
Mrs. O'Bryan, Miss Taber, Miss Howe,
Miss Burgess and Miss Bernlce Wood
ward. This will be Miss Woodward's
first term as a teacher in our city
schools, but she has taught several
schools in this county and has always
given the best of satisfaction. We
think it is good selection. Miss Bur
CESS has taught several terms here.
The others were retained from last
wear
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
Four Big Successes.

Having the needed merit to more
than make good all the advertising
claimed for them, the following four
remedies have reached a phenomenal
sale !: D.. Kings New Discovery, for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, each
bottle Observation-Disclosures Bitters,
the great remedy for Liver, Stomach
and Kidneys, Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, and DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, which are perfect
pill. All these remedies are guaran
teed to do just what is claimed for
them and the dealer whose name Is
attached herewith will be glad to tell
you more Of them. Sold at Pioneer
drug store, Behle & Son, proprietors
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
Tears as a Medicine.

The persians are the only people in
the world that still adhere to the old
custom Of bottling tears. In that coun-
try it constitutes an important part
in the funeral ceremonies performed
over the dead, Each of the mourners
are presented with sponge with
which to mop the face and eyes, and
after the burial these are taken by a
priest who squeezes the tears into
bottles. Mourncrs' tears are believed
TO be the most heneicious remedy
that can be applied in several forms
Of Persian diseases. The custom of
bottling tears is mentioned IN the
Bible See Psalm LvI, 8.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
Mormon Services.

The first regular Mormon services
ever held in Blackfoot were conduct.
ed in the court house, Sunday, April
22d, morning and afternoon. Presi-
Kicks and a number Of visiting bish-
ops and other officials were present.
fhe West Side and Bssalt choirs
furnished the music,
At the morning services Bishops
Steel and -, were the speakers
and in the afternoon, Elder Ben Rich,
Of Rexburg spoke on Mormonism.
The attendance at both services was
good, and particularly in the after
noon, when the court room was filled
TO the doors. President Kicks express.
ed himself gratiied at the attendance
upon both meetings and the respect
full attention given the speakers. He
promised another meeting in the fu.
ture- whenever il was the wish of the
people to have him come again.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
A Great Liver Medicine.

DR.. Gums Improved Liver Pills
are a sure cure for a sick headache,
bilious complaints, dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, costiveness, torpid liver, etc.
These pills secure perfect digestion,
correct the liver, enrich the blood
and make the skin clear. They also
produce a good appetite, and invig-
crate and strengthen the entire sys.
TEN by theil tonic action. Sold at
% cents box by Behle 6 Son.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
a Million Friends.

A friend in need is friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such a friend in DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton, Coughs and Colds.-If you have
never used this Great Cough Medi-
cine, one trial will convince you that
it has wonderful curative powers in
all diseases of Throat, Chest and
Lungs. Each bottle is guaranteed to
do all that is claimed or money will
be refunded. Trial bottles free at
Pioneer drug store, Behle & Son, props.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
Notice-D Desert Entry.
L. S. Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho.
A I'll IAaL

L. S. Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho,
April 9Th, 1894.
Complaint having been entered ar this Office
by w. W. Bartlett against Jacob Gray, for fail
ure to comply with law as TO Desert Entry
No, 1875, dated October Sth, 1890, upon the SEA
Els NEi4 Section 81, Wa SwA Section -,
Township |. South, Range 81 East in Bingham
County, Idaho, with a view 10 the cancellation
of said entry; contestant alleging that said
Gray has not irrigated and reclaimed and
made final proof theron within three years as
required by law. The said parties are hereby
summoned to appear at this ofliee on the 10th
day of May. 1894, at 2 O'Clock, p. m. to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged
failure.
JoHN G. BROWN,
Register.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.
rhe BlackfoOt IRRIGATION company.

NOTICE is hereby given that at meeting
of the Board of Trustees held Saturday, April
9TH, 1884, assessment No. IL of 81 per share was
levied upon the capital stock of their corpora
ton, payable to John Montgomery. secretary
and treasurer, at Blackfoot, Idaho.
Any stock upon which this assessment shall
be unpaid on Saturday, 18th day of May, 1895,
will be delinquent and advertised for sale at
public auction, and unless payment is made
before. enough of each parcel of stock will be
sold Monday. May ., 1884. TO pay said assess
ment with cost Of advertising and expense of
sale. JOHN MONTGOMERY,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Blackfoot, Idaho, April lsth 1894.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
Since She Went Home.
Since she went home-

since hne went home
The evening shadows longer linger here,
The winter days I'LL SO much Of the year,
And even spring-time winds are chill and drear
Since she went home.
Since she went home
The robins note has touched minor strain,
The old glad songs breathe but SAD refrain
And laughter sobs with hidden, bitter pain,
Since she went home.
Since she went home
How still the empty rooms her presence blessed
Untouched the pillow her dear head pressed,
My lonely heart hath nowhere for It's rest,
Since she went home.
Since she went hOme--
The long days have crept away like years,
Sunlight has been dimmed with grief and fears
And the dark nights have rained in lonely tears
Since she went home.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
IMPORTANT NOTICE
To Our Older Boys and Girls--A Good
Prize in Sight.

To Our Older Boys and Girls--A Good
Prize in Sight.
Through the kindness Of Miss Ken
dali, lady in New York, a gold
medal will be given by the National
Department of Mercy for the best
essay on sThe Attitude of the Bible
Toward Mans Treatment of Dumb
Animals.
Essays are limited to not less than
1000, and not more than 5000 words.
The age of those who compete is to
be from "A years 10 Is years inclusive.
Essays must not be signed; but
name and address and age of writer
written on a separate sheet, must be
sent with the essay in sealed en-
yelope. Enclose stamp If you wish
your essay returned.
All essays must be sent By August
18th 1894, to Mrs. Emanuel Friend,
574 jackson St, Milwaukee, Wiscon-
sin, to be examined 10y a committee
appointed for the purpose. No essays
win be accepted after August 18th.
1t is hoped that our young people,
especially those who are L. T. l..
graduates, will gladly avail them
selves Of this opportunity, and that
there will be brisk competition for
the handsome prize. And dear young
people, those of you who take this
trouble without winning, remember
that endeayor in such a cause will be
admirable, and that your searching
of Scripture to discover mans obliga-
ton TO show mercy will be of lasting
value to you, and through you. may
also be to many others. The reasons
for all the good we should do can be
found in our Bibles, and even if it is
not set down in so many words, yet
we can always find enough to show
us what the right course must be-
l will send specimens of the litera-
ture used in this department to any
Young person sending name and ad-
dress.
MARY I. LOWELL,
Supt. Department of Mercy,
Box 1853, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
! hope those who are eligible in the
u 4 |. aud " G n u. will cnmnete
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28

Lemhi county expects busy sea
son in mines this year.
The farmers in the vicinity of Idaho
Falls, are seeding extra large grain
crops.
Half Of the world doesn't know
how the other half lives. Neither does
the other half.
Full line Of Garden Seeds in pack
ages and also in bulk, by the ounce
or pound at z. Bunting & Co.
Sheriff Sullivan, of Pocatello, was
in Blackfoot early Monday morning
looking for an escaped prisoner
Travelling Express Agent Harvey
Fisher is spending this week with his
parents in Blackfoot He has Just re-
turned from delightful trip to the
Inid-winter fair.
Five bundled samples wall, border
and ceiling paper Chicago prices
Call and see them Mrs. NJ. A. Killion.
Some people are excessively acute
at detecting faults and imperfectlous
and are as blind as an owl at noon
tide in noticing good traits and excel
lencies Don't put put yourself on that
list.
One hundred and thirty-two thou
sand coal miners went out on a strike
the goth inst They were principally
in Illinois, Pennsylvania and West
Virginia. The strikers expect $780,
900 reinforcements by LIST Of May.
The Great Reaper gathered in two
ex-goyernors last Saturday Daniels
OF Idaho and Throckmorton Of Texas.
Death has been busy this month 10
the harvest field of notable men.
II the hair is falling out or turning
gray, requiring stimulant with nour-
ishment and coloring food, Halls
Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover is
just the specific.
Bishop Talbot was in Blackfoot
last Friday evening. He always finds
cordial welcome when he comes. His
sermon at St, Pauls was very fine and
the little church was crowded to the
doors with interested listeners.
The Bishop sails for Europe on the
18th Of May, and viii not visit Black
foot again until next October.
Ladies wrappers, ladies waists, Ia.
dies muslin underwear very nice and
away down for cash at Buntings.
Coxey's armies do not concentrate
very fast There is much delay in get
ting together.
In consequence Of winter diet and
lack Of open air exercise, the whole
physical mechanism becomes impaired
Ayers Sarsaparilla is the proper rem
edy, in the spring Of the year, to
strengthen the appetite, invigorate the
system, and expel all impurities from
the blood.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
Notice For Publication.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho,
Anil 1-4h 1904

Land Office at Blaekfoot Idaho
April 18th, 1891
Notice is hereby given that Alice Sparks, adj
ministratrix of the estate of Thomas Sparks,
deceased, has filed notice of intention to make
final proof before the Register and Receiver
at their Office in Blackfoot on Tuesday, June
9Th. 1894, on Timber Culture Application No.
1854. for the Ell nwi4 and lots . and section
30 in township No. south, range 50 east.
She names as witnesses:
Samuel w. Densen. s. 2, McCullar, Walter
Sparks and Hugh Densen. of American Falls,
Idaho. JoHN G BROWN. Register.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
Bmcklin,s 44rntca Salre.

The pest Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t Is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded, Price % cents per box.
For sale by Behle & Son.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
Notice Of Stockholders Meeting.

meeting of the stockholders of Corbett
Slough Ditch Company is called to meet at the
Secretary's Office in Blackfoot, Idaho. on Sat
urday 18th day of May, 1884 Said meeting is
for the purpose of voting TO increase the capi-
tai stock OF said corporation from Five Thous-
and dollars TO Twelve Thousand Five Hundred
dollars; also to increase the number of inches
to the share.
By order of the Board of Trustees, this Tth
day of April. 1924. GEO. L, WALL, Sec'y.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
WANTED.

An active agent in each county in
the United States, to solicit subserip-
tions for the Twice-a-W Week Republic.
A liberal commission will be paid to
hustlers. Address, Supt. Circulation,
The Republic, St, Louis, Mo.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-04-28
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
LOOK HERE FARMERS.

We will sell cheaper than the cheap.
est for spot cash, Barbed Wire and
Farm and Haying Machinery of all
kinds. Also Machinery on time, pay.
able in Farm Produce at the Highest
Market Price. TREGo Bros.
Blackfoot, Idaho.