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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20
SHARON.

Frank McMurtry has lost, in all,
three head of steers from feeding on
stalks. He Will haul fodder for his
herd in the future.
A young preacher named Piunmer
from Oklahoma, is holding a meeting
at Sharon. He supports himself hy la
Dor. Last week he worked part of the
time for j. d. Fair and part of the
time for E. Z. Davis and preached at
night. We are glad to meet minister
of the gospel who is not above laboring
with his hand to supply his own wants
as did the Apostles of Christ. We
heard two of his discourses last week
and he did not fail to hew to the line
on the subjects he discussed.
On Saturday Uncle Billie Brown
took load of good wheat to Attica
and sold it for twenty-five cents BUSH
ell. The wheat was of as good quality as
any we have looked at this year.
Armstrong Huff is sowing wheat yet
this fine weather.
John Louthey is working on second
4 "hAOa a L. anu sui dIo
building for storing corn. This build.
ing will be one hundred and ten feet in
length sixteen feet wide and ten feet
high. The first crib they erected is
filled and contains not far from eight
thousand bushels of corn In the ear.
Harry McMurtry was in from the
strip on Sunday.
j. FL. Warren was in from his farm
in the strip last week and attended
meeting at the Christian church.
Ebert Rule and OlIyer, his brother,
are about to move their bunch of cattle
TO the farm occupied by Mr.. VandeYier
where they have considerable feed for
them. Ebert taught the school 10
Enon district Eve years ago
FIDELITY.
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NorCE-rowHsH1p coMnrrrEEnEH.

At meeting of the peoples party
central committee in Medicine Lodge,
Nov. Is, 1895, mass meeting of the
populists of Barber county was called
to assemble in this city on Saturday
December 7th, for the purpose of dis
cusslng and procuring the sentiment of
the party as whole, on the ADVISABLE.
ty of narrowing the platform down to
the financial issue with free silver as
the predominant plank. This subject
has been agitating the minds of a great
many of our reform leaders and the
committee of this county mas decided
to procure the sentiment of the mem.
bers of the peoples party in this county
at an early date.
To insure this being done, the mem
bers of the township committees are
urged to arrange for township mass
meeting on
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DEERHEAD AND VICINITY

Our Autumn still continues favor
able.
The farmers are all busycribbing corn
preparing for winter.
Our people are all satisfied with the
result of the election, but sorry we did
not have more votes for Wilson.
L. b. Lacy went to Pratt Center to
be examined for pension.
Sam Eager was much surprised Sun.
day by seeing many neighbors and
friends assembling to visit him after
the return of his wife from Oklahoma
Ty.
Another rain in this section Tuesday
made corn husking better than before
Born to MIR. and Mrs. L. G. Drury g
/ fine boy. Mrs. Adams of Sun City in
attendance. Mother and babe doing
well and Luther the happiest man iT
this community.
Everybody is enjoying good health.
| NED.
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GALENA, O. T.

Barber countyiteS at Galena are re-
joicing over the election in Medicine
Lodge, also over the girl baby at Fred
Nurses. Call it Gladdls.
DR.. Bond is expected in this valley
but not in that capacity.
Farmers are still busy gathering in
their immense crops.
Corn is selling right along for 25 cents
a bushel.
Mrs. Lappin was quite sick last week
but Is better now.
Newt Martin has gone to Kansas.
Wild ducks are plentiful.
The ladies are still agitating the
question of building a church, but con-
tributions come in slowly.
The Sunday school is already making
preparations for christmas tree.
Our town is steadily improving.
Mr.. Quinn has built an addition to
his house and Mr.. Pharo has plastered
his house, and has added consid-
cradle dry goods and notions to his
store.
Frank Smith lett last week for the
state with Mr.. McCracken's horses.
Mrs May CoYey and baby are visiting
her sister, Mrs. VIM. Root, at Hoyt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quinn, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rogers, Mrs. Martin and Miss Georgia
all visited at Alva last week.
Mr.. Harrel, Mr.. Rogers, Mr.. Rippy
and Mr.. Wheatly went to Pratt Center
last week and brought down building
for school house; it is being put up
and will be ready for use by the first
of December. Here is a chance fol
a good teacher.
Miss Georgia and Ella Martin and
Mrs. Laura Ludwick are music pupils
of Mrs. Pharo.
George Bowman Is on the sick list.
Charley Pharo has bought the Wick
roy claim.
People here all sympathize with Ber
McCray and his parents, and think hi
imprisonment is an outrage.
Mrs. Nation is expected to talk tt
the people of Galena next Sunday OF
religion.
We have had two good rain
lately and are now having Lowell.
weather.
As am one who would rather bt
heard than seen sign myself as
WINTERGREEN
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RDUcArIoNAL-Kisva Meeting.

- = = - ="
The music furnished by the II. s.
choir was excellent.
The attendance was beyond our ex-
pectatlons.
We wish to return our sincere thanks
to the citizens of Kiowa for generosity
and kindness shown US while in the
city.
The programme was carried out in
full and all present performed their
part of the work assigned to them.
Miss Alice Gleason recited a selec-
ton In very able manner, which
showed that the young lady is highly
gifted in the line OF declaiming.
Miss Ada Skilling's recitation in pri-
mary numbers with primary pupils
was highly appreciated by both teach
ers and visitors present. She showed
very conclusively that she was master
of the subject.
Miss Pruella Nay read very excel
lent paper on Longfellow. 1t was an
excellent composition and showed that
Miss Nay had devoted considerable
time and thought to the subject.
Prof. ]. C. Kenwell delivered an ex-
cellent lecture on the means and ends
of education. The range of thought
showed that the professor had stud
led the subject thoroughly.
Miss Mary Blllig read an interesting
paper on the use and abuse of text
books, which showed very clearly to all
present that Miss Billig is a teacher of
excellent ability
Mr.. E. j. Albeit read a paper on the
art of questioning. He stated that to
obtain the lest results the questions
would haye to be framed so that the
pupils would have to study and think
for the answers.
The next regular teachers associa-
ton will be held at Hazelton December
IA, at 10 a. m. All teachers are re-
specially requested to be present and
take part in the exercises. All per-
sons interested In education are cor.
daily invited to meet with US. An in.
teresting program will be prepared fol
| the occasion.
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On last Friday morning at about five
O'Clock the roof Of Conductor Knights
dwelling house southeast of town
caught fire accidentally and was dam
aged considerably. Mr.. Knight had
left about a half hour before on a stock
train and had it not been for the aid
of force of men who were working
there, the entire house would have
been consumed. The casualty of it
self was unfortunate, but what follow
ed is still more unfortunate and what
all who heard the proceedings, style an
injustice and persecution on an in
nocent man. John w. Pierce, who
was in the employ OF Mr.. Knight, was
arrested on complaint of Henry Morris.
| another employe, for Internationally COM
hitting the act. and stood trial on Sat
| urday. The facts as related by Mr..
| Pierce are substantially as follows:
| Messrs. Pierce and Morris occupied a
room in the upper story of the house
and at about O'Clock IN the morning,
the usual hour of rising, Mr.. Pierce lit
| the lantern in his room and threw the
| burnt match into box close by COM
monty used for such old rubbish; &C.
| casionally an unlit match would be
| thrown into the box, and he thought it
probable that the coal of the match he
had used came in contact with a good
match and in this way the fire was
/ begun. The room in which Pierce and
Morris were sleeping, strictly speaking,
was in the attic. So that box or Ian
tern set on the floor at either side
would very nearly extend to the roof
The roof was lined on the underside
with cloth and this is the place the fire
was first discovered; whether it started
from the lantern or the box spoken OF
before, Mr.. Pierce is not able to say
Morris swore positively that he saw
Pierce raise the lighted match to the
cloth above the bed after havin g lit the
lantern, but all the circumstances az
we'll as the testimony of Pierce dis
proves that statement. Pierce was the
first to see the fire and he Immediately
made plunge and grasped the burn
ing cloth. and attempted to tie ar off TIT
burning portion which resulted in hi
burning both hands. particular the fin
gers, very severely. After the evidence
was heard the county attorney advised
Justice Morris to release the defend
ant In accordance with which ad
vice Judge Morris acted. Mr.. Morri
left Saturday for his home at Corbin
Sumner county, with a clear con
science and a free man. He has tn
sympathy of all, both for the sufferin
from his burned hands and prosecu
ton.
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cRIsFIELp.

The weather is fine since the recent
rains.
Milton Burns, former resident of
Cedar township but now q resident of
the Strip. Is busking corn for NJ. w.
Short west of town.
The election is over and the world
moves on and times are hard.
Cedar township did not give the
usual old time majority for the popu-
list ticket, and there is some cause for
this. Cedar township has good men
well qualified to fill almost any county
Office. but it seems that her candidates
are either ignored or defeated at the
polls, and why, her citizens would like
politicians to explain.
Joe Highlands lost ten head of stock
cattle in one day from eating corn
stalks; also Chas Eastman lost five
head from the same cause.
l.. M. Pressnal and wife departed
for an extended visit to relatives in
Iowa.
Homer Mcclure, who was seriously
I i'll with erysipelas, for several days. is
some better at this date.
J. M. Demlnt is building an addition
to his residence miles west of town.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Pulse on Tues.
day evening baby girl. this makes
nine children born to them.
The literary aud debating society al
CrIsfield debated the following question
viz: Resolved. That the United State!
should aid Cuba in her struggle for in
dependence. The judges decided il
favor of the negative.
w. M. Cass' family has been on tn,
sick list for some time.
The people of Crisield and vicinity
will have an old fashioned ThanksgiY
ing service and dinner at the schoo
house on Thanksgiving day. The Cor
win band will be present ana discours,
music. The teachers expect to have /,
programme on that day. The must;
will be fine. All are invited to com,
and bring well filled baskets.
A teachers meeting was held at tn,
school house on Saturday Afternoon
and evening. The following teacher
were present, viz: NJ. w. Short, Mr.
German, L. B. Wilson, Lynn White
Miss Hogue, Miss VanW alkenberg
MISS Gass, Miss Pennock, Mr.. Peppe
and l. w. Swain County Supt. Tn
session was very well attended by pa
irons of the different schools. Tn
program was we'll carried out and th
discussions were lively, by teacher
and patrons, the people of Crisfield an,
vicinity treated the teachers and visit
ors to an excellent supper at the schoo
house. The Corwin band and orchestr
discoursed good music. The voca
music consisted of solos and. quartetts
Supt. Swain was in his element an
enjoyed the occasion with us. Every
one had good time
ALERT
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

The lecture given by DIR. jackson
last Thursday was to ladies ONLY, and
We, not being among the favored ones.
can only repeat what we hear concern
ing it. Those present say the Doctor
handled her subject of Health, in a
mastery manner and insisted that ed
ucation in mothers is of vital impor-
lance as being necessary TO insure
against disease. More of such lectures
would be benefit to any community.
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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Six weeks ago I suffered with very
severe cold; was almost unable to
speak. My friends all advised me to
consult physician. Noticing Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy advertised in
the st. Paul Volks Zeitung 1 procured
bottle, and after taking it short
while was entirely well. L now most
heartily recommend this remedy to any
one suffering with cold. VIM. KEEL.
67S Selby Ave-. st. Paul, Mimi. Fol-
sale by j. r. Young Drug Co.
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Saturday, NoU. 3Oth,

and if it is impossible for all the
members of the party to attend the
county mass meeting, get the senti.
ment of the party In the township and
send as many as can come to the coun-
ty meeting December 9TH. 1t is I'M
PoRTANT that EVERY township is rep
resented at this meeting and the cor.
rect sentiment of the party be given.
Every poDulist should constitute him.
self committee of one to aid the town
ship and county committees in this
work. 1t you have any suggestions to
offer or protests to enter, do it at the
mass meetings. Everybody take an
interest in this matter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

The Hon. Ed. Sample, one of the
most loyal republicans of Kansas, was
In the city yesterday. He IS nursing a
broken shoulder-said to be the result
of irving to outrun the populistic forces
in Barber county, in the recent cleo
ton. Don Standiford, the little son
of w. w .Standiford, of Medicine Lodge
Kansas, returned to his home Tuesday
after a visit of several weeks with The
family of his uncle, Judge O'Bryan.-
Woodward News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

At the College Hill literary society
last Friday evening the time generally
given to debate was devoted to spelling
exercises. Miss Nellie McGregor car
ried off the honors in photography for
the evening The subject for debate
next Friday evening is: Resolved,
that the prohibition amendment to
the constitution of Kansas should be
resubmitted. Affirmed by Messrs.
McGregor, Taliaferro and Kemp. De-
MED by Messrs. Gaddie, Sprawling and
Thompson. As this is live issue in
Kansas at this time an interesting dis
cussion is assured.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

MARRIED-At the residence OF the
brides parents in Lake City township
last Thursday evening, Melvin L. New
land and Miss Lulu Hendrickson, Rev
r. B. Engle of this city officiating. Sew.
eral friends of this city witnessed the
ceremony. Mr.. Newland is one of tbs
rising young pedagogues of this
county and the bride is the accomplish
ed daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w.
Hendrickson. We wish the happy
couple successful future.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Sheriff Mills went to Texas last Fri
day to visit his parents and children,
and incidentally, to enjoy a hunt in
the southern country. Fred Ellis and
Steve Ireland went with him and all
will join Bob Field and Jim Grifice.
They make their headquarters at the
Mills ranch which of Itself Is worth
the trip. Uncle Billie Mills has the
reputation of being one of the most
free hearted hosts In Texas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

The fine and costs imposed on Frank
RODine1t week ago were paid by j. b,
Gano, and Frank is out and again at
work. He will work a few months to
get even. This going-tO-ja business
is extremely expensive no matter how
close you figure.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

NJ F. Stewart was up from Deer
head Saturday. He is enthusiastic ov-
er the Barber county election as he has
right to be. He is a tireless worker
of Deerhead township and contributes
largely toward rolling up the pOpulist
maiorities in that precinct.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

The Cresset and its "Itemizer" have
abandoned their attack on County At
torney Beals and the city of Kiowa and
are now directing their little squirt
guns toward Judge Mckay. These
gentlemen have probably heard the
story of the SPARROW and the eagle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

We have made arrangements by
which we can furnish the Topeka
Daily Co Operator, populist, and the
INDEX one year for the small sum Of
81. The price of the Co-Operator
singIy is 81. Subscribe now and get
two papers for the price of one.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Coroner elect Cushenbery, who has
been confined to his rooms for several
weeks 10y an attack of bilious fever, is
convalescent and will he able TO be out
attending to his business in a few days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Every populist who wishes to sub
scribe for daily paper should take the
Topeka Daily Co-Operator. 1t is a
good newsy paper and IS devoted to the
cause Of the common people; in fact, it
is the only daily paper In this state
not owned and controlled by foreign
canital
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Dan West was arrested Monday on a
charge of conducting himself in 81 dis
orderly manner OH the streets the day
before. HIS trial occurs this after
noon at 2O'clOck
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

The receipts at the county treashr
er's Office Monday were 81 ,S44. Treas
urer Potes docs not apprehend that
there will be many days this fall when
receipts will be so large. The first half
of the Mo. p. r. r. tax is included i'll
MONDAYS receiptS.
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Saturday, Dec. 9TH,

for the purpose of ascertainlng the sen.
timent of the party on narrowing the
platform down to the financial issue.
1t is the duty of every populist in the
the county to attend. Come and ex-
press yourself on this question.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Capt. n. Is. Blanton was a visitor
from HazeIton Monday. The Captain
is a veteran worker in the ranks of re-
form and has contributed as much as
any one man toward enlightening the
people of Barber county on political
economy and reform.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Austin Mckay drove down from
KIngman Saturday evening to spend
Sunday with his wife and baby. He
returned to his stenographic work on
Sunday evening. He says court will
continue IN Kingman county during
three more weeks, at least, and per-
hapS four.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Am Alien returned last Wednesday
after several weeks prospecting IN the
eastern part of tue state. He will prob
ably return Monday to Kansas City to
work at his trade as timer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Mrs. Sanborn left Saturday for Kan
sas City to visit relatives. Mr.. Sanborn
has secured position in Cuba, and
Mrs. S. may return here for sometime
Mt least
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Mrs. l.. NJ. Field returned from her
trip to Illinois last Thursday She was
met at Kansas City by her husband,
where the latter had shipped stock the
day before
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Otis DeVee was in the city Saturday.
His debate with Geo. Kelbaugh occurs
next Friday evening at which time we
would rather be anybody but Mr.. KEEL
hauph
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Our table is spread from ten till ten,
For ladies, children, gentlemen.
Oysters served in any style,
So good twill fairly make you smile.
So come prepared your mite TO spend;
A cause so grand you should betriend.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

EYBuy the Celebrated Crown Patent
Hazelton -four of j. G. Davis. War
ranted TO be the BEST on the market.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Senator Lands and wife was in town
yesterday. Harry feels good over the
way Barber county downed the &. o. p.
and only regrets that the victory was
not complete.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

The uazelton correspondent to the
Cresset boasts of having elected dem
ocrat township officer on the republic
can ticket.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

ALI members of Fidelity Lodge No.
80, A. .. U. w. are requested to be
present on Friday night. Work in both
degrees. John Singer, recorder.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

l.. +. Pearson writes from Hoyt and
orders the INDEX for year. He adds
that his indians will vote at the next
election as they Will then bs citizens.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

The Medicine Lodge roller mill will
grind corn tor parties desiring meal
Bring in your corn and get your WIN
ter's supply OF meal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Doctors j. L. Cushenbery, b. r..
Burney and 1. w. Stout have been APP
pointed as the new board of pension
examiners.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

The sugar mill at this place will be
sold on the 18th OF December. 1t was
appraised at SIG last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Go to DR.. Yant dentist while he is
here to get the best dental work done.
He will remain till he gets through
with his work.
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Joe Bennington is in the city.

DIR. J. I. Cushenbery has been ap-
pointed Santa Fe surgeon at this place.
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AMAss MEETING.

OF the peoples party of Barber coun.
ty will be held in the courthouse at
Medicine Lodge on
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

l.. A. Eby & Go. have had their large
scales repaired and they are in good
shape for weighing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

WANTED 5000 bushels of corn-wiII
pay part cash and part in groceries.
Highest price paid. Apply at Wood
wards
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Regular meeting of the w. C. T. q.
next Saturday afternoon at O'Clock,
Mrs. Houchin, secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Come to the Chrysanthemum far
and patronize the home made candy
counter
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Home made candyl Come and buy;
Chocolate, caramels. cocoanut, try.
Taffy and the wholesome pop corn ball,
For trifle sold at Floral Hall.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

The Earnest Workers will meet with
Miss Garland THURSDAY, Nov. 28th.-
Mary Stevens. Sec'y.
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Come one, come all. to the floral hall,
And see the Flowers rare.
Their coiofS. bright, entrance the sight,
While their fragrance fills the air.
And music with her witcheries sweet
Will make the hours with JOY complete.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

Lou Kumm will bid fond farewell
TO his present dismal quarters on Fri
day of this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

II. II. Case left yesterday ON bust
ness trip in the eastern part of the
state.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1895-11-20

w. II. McCague and family returned
last Saturday from their claim near
AlVa.