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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18
A Correspondents Country Visit.

A few days ago gentleman of the
Lodge took his family out to Mr.. Black
more's farm to spend the day. Though
the long ride of nine miles was rather
tiresome, the distance was not realized,
as the road was new to them and there
was so much to attract their attention.
The beautiful corn and cane fields, tbs
orchards of peaches and also the farm
of Jerry Simpson. They met MIR.
Blackmore bringing load of 50-pound
melons to town and after selling them
at the price of five cents each he hast
ened home TO visit with his friends.
The first great sight that met the Wis
itors' eyes was scaffolds of drying
peaches which one would suppose
would overstock any of the markets of
western Kansas. An early dinner of
some of the garden and farm produc-
tions was placed ON the table. The
nice fresh sweet butter and cream with
fried chicken ETC., soon disappeared
and the hungry were not hungry at all.
After dessert of ice cream, Mr.. Black
more took his company to look over his
nursery. First to be admired was the
plum tree, about three feet high, which
is said to bear fruit the size of an apple;
it is Of golden color and clear as crys-
tai, juicy AID sweet. The pie plant,
gooseberrIes and raspberrles are near
together. Then the 1900 peach trees
were examined and all were in a thrifty
growing condition and had enormous
bodies for one years growth. Next to
be seen was the long straight rows of
l 100 apple trees, mostly the Ben Davis
variety. His nectarine trees are beau
ties, and some would envy him his on
ion patch. The melon patch was a
beauty to behold and would make any
body forget the sand burrs in eagerness
to find few ripe melons. The pump
kin patch would bring to mind the
long rows of pies our grandmas had at
Christmas tide.
After the long hot walk, the company
was ready for more ice cream, which,
after being served, all went to the par
lor and heard some choice music by
/ Mrs. Blackmore and children. Mrs.
Blackmore is good musician and she
and her children gave several good
selections. Ii any would wish to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Blackmore they will find
them to be courteous and oblIging as
we'll as entertaining. Their children
will also be found to compare with
those of the Lodge in education, man
ners and other respects.
| VISITOR.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18
District CoErt.

The last case tried by the regular
jury was that of Davis Sewing Machine
Co. VS.. James Wilson. The case was
on trial only few hours after which
the jury returned verdict in favor of
the defendant.
The case of Musgrove VS.. Beals ct. al.
was settled out of court by the inter-
ested parties.
The jury was discharged On Friday
afternoon and the rest Of the week was
given to foreclosures, judgments.
etc.
On Monday the county attorney filed
a motion to issue executions in the
cases of State VS.. Cook and State VS..
burst for costs, the same as in the Day
case. The motion was sustained and
the executions were ordered issued.
Musgrove VS.. Lands ct. al, a suit
arising out of the purchase of the In
DEX plant, the old Caruthers note,
judgment for plaintiff was rendered in
the sum of S50O.74 less 256.54, amount
ing to S244.20, and costs of action.
Fran VS.. Fran; Judgment for defend
ant and costs of action.
The case of Laing VS.. Laing went to
trial yesterday morning. Mrs. LANG
prays divercement from her husband,
Geo. Lang. Extreme cruelty is aIleg-
ed to be the main cause of action. -.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

DR.. Cushenbery, assisted by DIR.
Gould, performed quite difficult oper
alton on the child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Porter living east of town, last
Friday. The disease was an enlarge
ment of the femur thigh boEe) which
needed cutting down, SO to speak,
the enlarged portion being dead aud 10
decaying condition. The operation
should have been performed some time
ago but the parents were slow III max.
ing decision in the matter until late
ly, when they found that delay was
dangerous to the child's life. The op-
Grafton was very successfully handled
and the little one is now resting easy
About month ago DIR. e. opened
what was supposed to be a large boil
but what in reality wasan abscess OF
long standing, in the head Of this pa
tient which is now healing in mics
shape. The child is only about foul
years old and has been suffering fol
nearly two years and it is TO be hoped
that he is now permanently cured
That he stood these operations as vel
as he has, is surprising and reflects ;
great deal of credit on the ability O
DR.. Cushenbery as physician and sur
geon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

The west bound Santa Fe passenger
was held up between Woodward and
Curtis, o, T. last Thursday by a gang
of four outlaws. The bandits were
quite successful as far as the hold up
was concerned, but received nothing OF
value. Their plans were well laid but
a washout up the road the day before
was what prevented them from secur-
ing what they were after. 1t was
known that S25, 600 was to be received
at Woodward on Thursday and the
outlaws, not hearing of the washout
were after the pile. AS il was the
money came one day later which again
confirms the adage that Its an i'll
wind that blows no one good" Tom
Parks was the fireman of the en-.
CINE which was held up. No particu.
lar damage was done the latter named
more than that his hair still stands
perpendIcularly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Says the Cresset of last week: 1.-The
INDEX claims the distinction of defeat
ing James Stranathan for commission
er in the 3rd district last fall" In the
first place, James Stranathan wasn't
even candidate for commissioner of
the third district last fall. In the
second place, the INDEX never claimed
the distinction" of defeating him for
commissioner of the second district.
We challenge the Cresset to show such
statement in our columns. The IN
DEx may have assisted in defeating
him but tho credit is due the citizens
of the whole county and particularly
those of the second district. The Ores.
set has way of cutting and slashinp
the English language that is barbarous
indeed,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18
HlIarity Galore!


For genuine hilarious evenings and
noise and disturbance throughout the
entire night, the past week takes the
whole bakery. The opening acts were
presented last Wednesday night when
two different crowds were doing the
town. Several gun shots were fired in
one crowd while knife play was made
in the other, the latter act being done
by an indignant brother who objected
to seemingly intimate relations exist
ing between certain party and the
formers sister. No one was hurt In
the fracas but it was very disorderly
nevertheless. Rumors of arrest were
heard the next day but everything quiz
eted down and it was thought that the
bloods only wanted little sport and
all would again go smoothly. But the
next night was found to be equally dis
turbing though not of tragic nature.
All the church bells in town were ring
ing which was cunningly brought about
by long cord tied to the clapper with
boy secreted at the end whose where
abouts could not be determined. Fri
day evening was repetition of Thurs
day evenings performances while on
Saturday evening there was sport of
different nature wherein some Of our
most prominent citizens were parties
when the city marshal tried to usurp
his authority by ordering business men
to close up before they were ready to do
so. 1t is needless to say that the order
was not obeyed. On Sunday night the
city tank was turned over and relieved
of its contents and the pipe leading to
the tank was broken. On Monday, it
is said upon good authority, that the
| marshal took several cows out of the
city herd, compelling thu herders to
pay so cents to regain possession. Our
| informant says that he afterwards
offered to return the money if nothing
more would be said.
The question naturally arises why
| the city should be IN such a confusion
| all at once-beginning when the pres
ent marshal assumed duty. Other
marshals preserved order both in day
time and at night and at the same time
retained the confidence and good will
of the people. An officer should realize
| that he is servant Of the people, not
an arbitrary ruler, and that it is not his
| business or part of his duty to stick
| his proboScis into mans private af-
| fairs. We might say more but we hope
the future will bring about reforma-
ton which will make further remarks
unnecessary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

The members and all others who are
willing to help the Cemetery Aid AS
ISOLATION in their chrysanthemum fair
and flower show to be held sometime in
November, will meet Friday afternoon
Sept. 20, at the rooms of the association
in the Cook block at p. m. where they
will make arrangements for the same
and receive instructions which they
need. Let all come and try and make
this success, worthy of its object
| Secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Cadet IRWIN F. Lands and sister,
Mamie, were visiting in the city last
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Miss
Mamie was visiting with Miss Jessie
Ellis and Irwin was visiting everybody.
He says he is getting along nicely in
the academy and that the hardest part
of the work is over. He will remain
IN the academy until he completes the
entire course. He will return to An
apolis next Wednesday. the 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Tom Parks came In Monday evening
to see the little girl and, incidentally.
to let the people Of Medicine Lodge
know that he is still alive. He told
our denizens all about the .hoId up'' in
deliberate and entertaining manner
but says it wasn't very pleasant at the
time. He also says he and the engineer
weren't long in giving the outlaws
Deaceable possession of the train and
that they would be willing to do 81
again under similar circumstances
They all agreed with Tom that this is
the proper thing to do.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Capt. 81. FL. Hardy returned Monday
from Ohio whittier he had gone with
the intention of remaining. His doctor
informed him that unless he returned
to Kansas climate he could expect
nothing but sickness which would in
time result in death. The captain does
not look as healthy as when he left but
our healthy climate will soon improve
him
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Mrs. Hagerman, who has been visit
ing her son, Elmer, during his late at
Fiction. departed yesterday for Spring
field, Mo-, where she will visit with an
other son. From there she goes to hel
home in Winchester. Indiana.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Hon. Jerry Simpson was accompan.
led by his son, Lester, who took the
Rock Island here Wednesday morning
for Holton, where he will attend Camp.
bell University. Lester is q very
bright, well balanced boy and will
make his mark in the world. Jerry re,
turned to Medicine Lodge on the 1C
O'Clock Observation-Disclosures Voice.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Special rates to old Mexico. Parties
attending the irrigation convention at
Albuquerque can extend their trip to
old Mexico for $50 for the round trip
for 80 days.-W. y. Horn. Agt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Monday evening horse stepped on a
small child of Mr.. and Mrs. Danelson.
At first it was thought that the child
was dead but later signs OF life were
seen and DR.. Burney was sent for who
now has the child on fair way to re-
cOyery
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

In the U. S. district court at Wichita
last week, G. w. Ow ems, late postmas-
ter at Sun City, got sentence of Is
days in Jail. The costs of the action
were also assessed against him and he
will be constructively in jail until the
same are paid, we presume.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

The Cresset says there was an
terror" in the Bennington case. In
behalf of the state, be it said, that the
terror" was the property of the de-
fence, j. g., a fresh importation from
Kansas City.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

A Kansas youth showed that he had
the knack of getting there" He was
undergoing an examination for po-
sition in the civil service and the ex-
aminer had written: What is the
distance from the earth to the sun?''
Not having the exact number of miles
with him, he wrote;'.I am unable to
state accurately, but don't think the
sun is near enough to interfere with
the proper performance of my duties if
get this clerkship." He got ito
peka Press.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Chester l. Long and wife left Mon
day for Washington. 1t is said Chester
will return some time in October to re-
main few days only as his services
Will be needed at home in November.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Attend the fall opening at Mrs. Ru-
bert's millinery store, Friday and Sat-
urday, September 20 and 81. She has
just purchased choice stock of pat
tern hats, silks and velvets and will be
ready to accommodate the ladies of
Medicine Lodge and Barber county.
Remember the days and dates.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Chas. Smith and Chas. Evans are the
murderers Of Gus. Holland in the Strip.
The former is well known in this coun-
ty, having been former resident, and
his depravity is to be deplored. The
criminals are behind the bars in the
Alya Jail by this time. May Justice
mete out their dues.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Jacob Achenbach and brother and
cousin who are visiting him from Ill
inois, and MIR OFT, all of Hardtner.
were dong business in the city last
Friday. The visitors are highly pleas
ed with Kansas climate and vegetation.
We hope they will arrange to bid adieu
to the rusty haunts of Illinois and come
to an attractive and healthy country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Robert Froman moved his family to
this city from Pratt last week. He has
opened blacksmlthshop next door. TO
Mrs. Rubert's millinery store and will
now be a nermanent citizen.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Woodward has received new line of
fall and winter goods including fiannels,
dress goods, clothing, shoes and gener-
al supplies. Call and examine his
stock before purchasing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

From all accounts Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is a Godsend to the af-
fijcted. There is no advertisements
about this; We feel just like saying it..
The Democrat, Carrollton, KY. For
sale by j. R. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

G.. III. Martin was at Wichita last
week as counsel in behalf of VIM.
Burner who was charged with taking
postage stamps while on the mail route.
Mr.. Burner was fined fifty dollars
which is paid by this time. He is very
fortunate in receivinglight fine and no
Imprisonment. 1t is to be hoped that
the lesson will be of great value il
future years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Among those attending the fair al
-Alva, from this city. this week are,
Mrs. II. E Noble, Mr.. aud Mrs. r. E.
Kathren, Mrs. S. z. Coan. Mrs. Maggie
Zeilor, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. McCague.
Miss jessie Ellis, Miss Della Fiscus,
James Smythe, S. S. Funk, g. l..
BramweIl, t. l.. Lindley, Wait Fulton
Lall Sparks, Roy Hall, Burke Dorgan
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Hon. Jerry Simpson returned home
Monday. He made a rousiug speech
at the populist county convention of
Sumner county at Wellington on the
10th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

An account of the w. G. L. U. meet
ing at Sharon last Thursday, handed
US by Rev. Cain, is crowded out this
week for want of space.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

R. E. Stafford is issuing a daily edi-
tion of the Alva Review during the
fair at that place this week. We hope
the enterprise will prove as remunera-
tive to Roy as it IS beneficial to the
town.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

The Alva ball club is now monarch
of all it surveys. 1t has lately conquer
ed Enid, Kingman, Wichita and La
than.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Senator Lands. and son. Felix, were
in town last week. If little Felix keeps
on growing he will be as large as his
Misunderstanding circumference.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Special rate to Denver The Santa Fe
will sell tickets Sept 80 and Oct. l at
1855, good TO return Oct. 25.-W. O.
Horr. Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

8. Speech by Congressman Long.
Then came the report of the commit
tee on resolutions. This was the most
interesting period of the convention.
Axlne and Nixon, though not mem
bers of the committee, had them all
fixed up. They simply put the old It'll
district stuff Sample calls 1T bun
colube) into the hands Of the commit
tee. with few clauses added to the
bottom and the convention was now
doomed to take the death dealing pill.
A. l.. Noble, the chairman of the COM
mittee, was ashamed to read the bun
combe" and w RI. Julian, was imposed
upon, who, in humorous pronunciation
and amusing articulation, reproduced
Axline and Nixon to the brethren as
follows:
We favor a protective tariff, under which
Import duties shall be levied upon all foreign
products coming IN competition with the prod
net of American labor, equal TO the difference
between wages ut home and abroad; the adj
mission free of all articles that cannot be pro-
duccd in this country, except luxuries, under
lust, fair aad equitable reciprocity treaties,
which while opening up foreign markets for
our surplus products, shall not destroy Amer
lean wages or surrender tho American market
for products which can be made at home.
We favor bimetallism and are opposed to
recommendation. whether of gold or silver. We
believe that by wise legislation the annual
output of the silver mines of our country can
be added to the money of the country without
disturbing the equal values OF our gold and
silver coin. We are I'm favor OF gold. silver
and paper money coined and issued by our
national government, interchangeable at par
md I'm volume sufficient to meet the demands
OF the agricultural aud commercial interests
OF our country.
wefavor national legislation for the en-
couragcment OF irrigation,
We aro in favor OF the prompt payment OF
liberal pensions to ex-unon soldiers, Their
widows and orphans, rs n sacred obligation
and patriotic duty. We condemn the unjust
and uupatriotic policy of the present admin
istration in attempting TO repeal and nullify
our pension laws by unfriendly construction
We endorse the present state administra
lion and challenge comparison with the recort
of the late populst administration.
We promise an honest and economical ad
ministration OF our county affairs aud call 70
the assistance OF all good citizens to enlis
with us.
NIB. The Seventh district resolutions ar
those preceding the dashl
When he had read the little essay a
nice obedient schoolboy should, h
took his seat and smiled pretty smil
which gradually broadened into grin
For moment all was quiet and TIA
redeemers eyed one another in awe
establishment. Even the prehensil
goatee of the chairman quivered in th
lull which everyone seemed to realiz
was to be followed by terrific storm
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

S. S. Jones and Il. l.. Carter, of Nc
Adoo township went through the city
yesterday morning on their way to the
fair at Alva.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

The Earnest Workers will meet with
Mrs. Burnett, Thursday, Sept. 19th.-
Mary Stevens, Secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

W. S. Watkins and family are visit
ing relatives and taking in the Woods
county fair this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Answer to inquiry: No. Mr.. Nation
was not instrumental in electing Hon.
L. p. Wilson last fall.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Retie McClearey visited his parents
in this city from Friday until Sunday
of last week. He is still travelling for
the Peoria Marble Company with head
quarters at Kansas City.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Geo. Hendrickson shipped car load
of steers to Kansas City Monday morn
ing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Special rates to SaIina. KS. account
G. A. R. Tickets on sale Sept. % to
q final limit Sept. 3d.. The Santa Fe
has made one fare for the round trip
which is S7.2l-W. o. Rorr, Agt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Special rate to Alva Fair. Tickets
will be sold for $40 for round trip.
On sale Sept. 18th to 18th inclusive,
good to return Sept. Goth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

We Will take limited number of
bushels of new corn on subscription
allowing regular market price for the
same
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Young Peoples Meeting every Sun
dav evening at the Baptist church at
o'clock. You are most cordially in
vited to all of these meetings.-Pastor
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

DR.. Wants dental Office. Prepared
to do all kinds of dental work. Salts
faction guaranteed. First door west
of the Court House.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Dawson Brown brought us large
melon last week. We are getting ex-
ceptionally large ones this year and it
is very uncertain as to who will be the
winner
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

W. G. Sellers is giving photographic
concerts at the Alva fair this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

You should see Glasier s. Co. when
you want fine footwear.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

w. G. T. U. convention at Hutch
insOn this week
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Mrs. Munson came up from the StriE
last Thursday and returned Sunday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Three cansof Vinton corn for Is
cents at WOOdWard's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Inc best $3 pants in the city al
Woodwards. Go and see them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

|. Good Country Sorghum 25 cents pei
gallon at L. III. Fields.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Attend the township convention
next Saturday at O'Clock p. m.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Col. w. s. Snoddy came up last
Thursday to attend court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. James Clark
on Walnut ST., a boy. DR.. Moore.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-09-18

T. L. Sparks was in the city the first
of the week.