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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26
FROM n. B. BLAHroH.

1 noticed that Will Murphy some
three weeks ago asked the ministers OF
Medicine Lodge aquestion in relation t.
the new covenant with the evident ex.
pectation of getting an answer. But
knew he would be disappointed, for we
have asked them many questions for
many years without getting an answer.
They are tOngue-tied when it comes to
giving information; but the reason is
they are not posted In the scriptures
for they teach the Pagan system and
keep the Pagan Sabbath, there is no
scripture for calling Sunday the Sab
bath or Lords day. and only use the
Bible to take texts out Of to base their
Imagination on. If Bro. Murphy had
asked them for a new antidote, a new
eath-bed scene, new grave yard sto-
ry OF new way of raising money for
the preachers OF how they liked their
chicken cooked and what kind of pie
they liked the best, the INDEX would
have been flooded with answers. The
prophet styles such teachers as dumb
dogs. they cannot bark" see lisa. wi
l0-11. behold the day cometh that
shall burn as an oven."
Writers on this subject must be brief.
Ed
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26
TEE SILVER GLUE.

The Silver Club will be addressed at
its next meeting by Hon. E. Sample in
regard to the issue of silver in the COM
ing campaign. DIR. I. W.sStout win al
so address the club ON the subject.
Free Silver or more bank paper,
which," Both these discussions rom.
ise to be interesting and a liberal inyi-
tation is extended to all. 1t is the IN
tention of the club to prepare in the flu
ture a program of literary character,
and make the work interesting outside
Of mere financial subjects. The at
tendance of ladies' as well as gentlemen
is especially requested. The club is
non-partisan, its object being to discuss
the free silver q uestion In all its rela-
lions to other monetary questions and
the political economy and the welfare
of all the people. The club by resolu-
ton has instructed me, as temporary
secretary, to invite all, whether they be
members or not, or believe in free silver
or not, to take part in our work and
join with us in discussion.
LEON BEALs. TEN. Sec'y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26
CR0WNPoINT.

Il gentle shower on Friday night and
the warm weather since is causing the
wheat to start up nicely.
The year and one half old child of
Ed. Blakeway got hold of lye can last
week severely eating her hands and
mouth. DR.. Reid was in attendance
and he doesn't think the child got
much Of the fluid in its stomach, and he
hopes 1t will recover soon.
Supt. Shell and wife were in this vi.
cinity last week. Mrs. She'll was the
guest of Mrs. Graves while F. visited
the schools in the southwest corner of
the county.
The literary and supper given at
Crownpoint on Saturday evening was a
grand success. The atmosphere was
very heavy and it looked as if it might
rain at any time, but this did not daunt
the good people for the house was pack.
ed to its utmost and a tent was stretch
ed on the outside tor the accommoda-
ton of those who could not get inside.
The entertainment and supper Melted
$29.75, which finishes paying for our
organ and leaves 1915 in the treasury.
David Durham carried off the spit
toon which was awarded to the LATEST
man, beating G. l.. Graves vote. IT.
ena Olson got the ladies toilet set, beat
ing Miss Elsie White by vote.
JAS. Stranathan shipped his cattle
the first of the week. Charley went
with the cattle and will visit his broth
er and other relatives in Kansas City
for the next month or weeks.
II. p. Durham got in on Saturday
fromMediclneLodge where he has been
attending court.
Geo. Hill, of Woods county, was up
last week and reports more feed than
can be used this season. He says much
stock was driven out of his county to
avoid being assessed there. the poor
people claim they are unable to pay
such taxes as they did last year. The
Trustees of Barber county will do well
to consider this matter and make only
such basis as will be just and right
between the county and the taxpayer.
Greed of monopolies and unjust taxa
ton is sure to bring discomfort,
such as we now see in Oklahoma, and
should be avoided by the trustees of
Barber county. JUSTICE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26
A NEW BUSINESS r1Rn.

1t is with pleasure that We announce
another change. or, rather, another adj
dltIon. to the business fraternity OF
our city this week. The name of this
firm will be Schmidt s. Gano" The
nature of the business will be the hand.
ling of firstclass groceries in connection
with themeat market which has hereto
fore been owned and conducted BY
August Schmidt.
These men need no introduction to
the people of Barber county; they are
among the old reliable men of the coun-
ty and their personal friendship only
ends with the scope of their acquaint-
anceship.
Both members of the new firm have
been identified with the business in
terests of this town and county In diff
ferent capacities and have therefore
come into contact with people of all
shades Of characteristic dispositions,
but are nevertheless with few, if any.
personal enemies.
Gus. Schmidt was several times en-
gagged in dealing in fresh and cured
meats (which, by the way, IS one of
the strong points of the new frm) in
the city and held the office of clerk of
the district court during the years of
1893 and 1894.
Jim Gano-well you all know Jim.
tie has been our busman, in connection
with managing the dray and transfer
business IN the city, for period cover
ing between eight and ten years and
a jolller fellow you never saw. He has
also served the city in the capacity of
City Marshal several terms and, like
his associate in business, has had to
do with public as we'll as private life.
Both men are liberal and wholesouled
and are opposed to anything bearing
or evincing selfish motives. FROM per-
sonal acquaintance we can say that
they are as cordial and obliglng as any
two men in the county, which ad-
ded to their business experience ought
to bring success.
The business of the firm will he con-
Quoted on cash basis and the pur-
chaser will be assured of value receiy-
ed for his money. They are determin.
ed to buy right and to sell right. The
stock of groceries will arrive today and
everything will be first class. The meat
market will not only be kept up to its
present high standard. but its variety
will be increased and it's stock made
superior.
We heartily welcome the new firm.
Notwithstanding the objection that
some are 10th to offer viz, that we have
too many firms, we say 1.-The more the
merrier" and when men engage in bus
mess to do business, the trade which
rightfully belongs to this city now 60
ing to other parts, will come back, all
of which will add to the betterment of
our surroundings, financially aud So
cially.
We wish Messrs. Schmidt and Gano
every success incident to the trade and
hope that our other merchants Will
have an enlarged patronage which they
will have when those in somewhat dis
tant parts learn that it is profitable to
buy at the county seat.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26
DR. K0cIELL SPEAKS.

MEDICINE LODGE, KANS., FEB. "a, 1895
EDITORS INDEX: Permit me to cor
rect the misstatement made In the
Cresset relative to my recent trouble
with the city that finally decided to
and did pay my city fine. Had Axline
been anxious to learn the truth in the
matter, he might have Informed him
self by asking my attorney, McCague.
[ did not pay my city fine. paid mon
ey into the hands of Mayor Noble in
the presence of AtUys. McCague and
Martin, with the express understand
ing that it be applied to the cost of
changing the city ordinance which was
defective, because of this defect and
for the lack of fairness in the man who
sat in the Judges chair, 1 was made to
appear guilty and was fined.
I also stated at the same time, that it
be not considered as fine, because did
not then and do not admit the guilt
of the violation of the law.
Of my winning the case in the higher
court, had not the least doubt, and.
but for the little legal trick played by
Martin and Brady in connection with
my appeal bond, my case would GO
there. This little trick casts oppro
brium upon the dignity of the Judge;
1t is a conduct characteristic of shys-
tiers and not men dignified with honor
ed city offices.
In conclusion would say to the Ores
set editor, that to monkey with another
mans reputation by making mislead-
ing statements is just as bad as to
monkey with certain liquids"
s, KOCIELL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26
SHARON,
Soft naples are nearly in bloom.
Grass is making some start.

Soft naples are nearly in bloom.
Grass is making some start.
The st. Johns wort had leafed out
and one of our cold nights froze the
leaves.
Many think that March will be a cold
month. We thought at the close OF
January that February would be cold
month but we missed our guess.
Bro. Sheriff. has gone to the Strip
and is taking look at that country.
He will farm part of Bro. Huff's land
this year.
Widow Watson has moved back from
Oklahoma and will reside in a house
on Uncle Billie Browns farm, in which
William Eastman resided before he
sold to Uncle Billie and moved to the
West.
J. Il. Newsom intends to SOW about
thirty acres of oats this spring.
Elder Sheriff bought 100 bushels of
oats a few days ago from frank Nc.
Murtry at 20 cents per bushel. Frank
seems to have beaten us all in raising
oats last year. Several others are get
ting their seed-oats from him. Frank
is holding 100 head of nice steers and
talks of renting ranch somewhere in
the western part of the county where
he will hold his steers this summer.
L. s. Smith has notion of going to
Cripple Creek this summer and is sci.
ling his merchandise very low. He
thinks he can accumulate wealth faster
in that country. We dislike parting
with an obliglng business man like Mr..
Smith, but if he goes we wish him sue.
cess and hope he will prosper as well
as he anticipates.
The spelling school at Enon school
house on Friday night was well at
tended and was nice affair. Teacher
German insisted on having good order
There were also some exercises in
arithmetic.
Washington's birthday was duly eel.
ebrated at Sharon on Saturday.
The bees VERIFYING pretty much ev.
cry day last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

All members of the peoples party
of the county are requested to attend
the delegate convention of the peoples
party on the 14th, whether a delegate
or not. 1t is also especially urged that
each township elect ITS central commit
tee for the ensuing year, either at the
township primaries or elsewhere. No
tice what the state call says in regard
to this matter. The officers of the
county central committee will also be
elected on the 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

The little daughter of Mr.. Fred Web
Der, Holland, Mass. had a very bad
cold and cough which he had not been
able to cure with anything. l gave
him Is cent bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, w. z. Holden, mer-
chant and postmaster at West Brim-
field, and the next time 1 saw him he
said it worked like charm. This rem
edy is intended especially for acute
throat and lung diseases such as colds,
Group and whOoping cough. and it is
famous for its cures. There is no dan
ger in giving it to children for it con-
tains nothing injurious. For sale by
j. X. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26
YOU NEED IT.

1.-THE Great Debate" between Ros-
we'll G. Horr and VIM. H. Harvey is
the most thorough work on the gold
and silver question published. In it
can be found all the arguments present.
ed by either side. It is book of 544
pages and retails at so cents. By vlr-
tue of an arrangement with the COM
pany, we can furnish you the INDEX
one year. paid in advance, and 1.-The
Great Debate" for SIPS. Call early
and make your order.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

The members of the Epworth league
Will be pleased to see you at the Har-
mon building Thursday, March 5th,
from 1880 to 1890 p. m.
This birthday party is given to you,
lis something novel, tits something new,
We send you each little sack
Please either send or bring it back,
With as many cents as years you're old,
We promise the number shall never be told,
Kind friends will give yon something to eat,
And others will furnish musical treat,
TheEpworthLeague with greeting most hearty
Feel sure you'll attend your own birthday
party"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26
LIQUOR CASES,

Last Saturday County Attorney Beals
put the necessary papers into Sheriff
Mills hands tor the arrest of Messrs.
Lemont, Wright and Henderson, three
of kiowa's business" men who are
charged in the information with hav-
ing violated the prohibitory law of this
state. The sheriff and his force arriv.
ed at Kiowa at about l O'Clock, p. m.
and served the warrants on the above
named gentlemen. Meanwhile the
places of business were searched and
the contents deposited in wagons which
were previously provided for that pur-
pose.
Sheriff Mills arrived in the city with
his men at about z O'Clock that even
ing. Under Sheriff McGregor was left
in charge of the two loads of inner.
chandise" and arrived about seven
hours later and put the goods in safe
keeping subject to the orders of the
court.
The prisoners put in Saturday night
in eEdeavoring to procure the required
oond or at least $500, but failed. The
next morning the sheriff, at their re-
quest, went with them to Kiowa where
each gave bond the following day but
none except Wrlght's bond bore the
name of more than one surety, and
Tonk will probably make another trip
to Kiowa in the near future for the
purpose of mending the defect. While
the men under arrest were making
their respective bonds, Sheriff Mile
added another victim, In the person Of
FL. A. Thayer, to the list of transgres
sors which makes total of four who
are now in the hands of the law fol
alleged criminal proceedings behinc
the bar.
The cases will not come up for tria
until the May term of court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

Roy, the infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Thompson, died last Thursday
night. The child had been very low
for fully a week prior to it's death and
bore untold suffering. The name of
the disease that led to death Is not
known to our professional men but 1t
IS supposed to have been fever accom-
panied by other spasmodic diseases
common to infants. The funeral ser.
vices were held at the family residence
on Friday afternoon and the remains
quietly laid to rest In the cemetery
Roy was bright boy, was years, 6
months and days of age and a pet in
the family. The parents have the
sympathy OF all.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

Simon s. Hartman, of Tunnelton,
West Va, has been subject to attacks
of colo about once year, and would
have to call doctor and then suffer
for about twelve hours as much as
some do when they die. He was taken
recently just the same as at other times,
and concluded to try Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
He says: 81 took one dose of it and it
gave me relief in i've minutes. That
is more than any thing else has even
done for me-" For sale by +. r. Young
Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

Only short time ago Lutte Chaplin
and John McGregor locked horns in a
trading match. By this we don't mean
that there was anything disagreeable
or unharT0Onious in the transaction,
but use this method of expression be-
cause both are veterans in that bust.
ness. Well John had slow blind
horse and Lutte lad fast watch, but
neither seemed to realize these infirm.
tiles. until the trade was made and each
departed with their respective newly
achieved possessions. The transaction
was made at about dusk and Lutte
mounted his steed and made for home.
The first intimation be had that his
equine was sightless Quadruped was
when he came to q small variation
in the road when the horse, through a
failure to raise the forefoot sufficient
height to overcome the obstacle in the
way, came very near dislodging his rid
or. This and few other similar feats
convinced Lutte that his trade was not
what he thought it was. On the other
hand, John rested easy that night. He
dreamed drea ms Of fortune; he would
laugh aloud in his slumbers when he
would fancy vision OF Lutte and the
blind horse, but this glee came to a
sudden close when John arose the next
morning. Naturally, the first thing he
did was to interview his watch as to
the time Of day, and 10 ana behold, he
found that his treasure would have him
believe that it was high noon. We were
not there at the time but from what
we learn this is about the way Johns
actions and feelings upon that eventful
morning can be expressed, /!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

Mrs. Albee, whose death we meu-
toned last week, was Al years, 5 mon tbs
and 5 days of age. She leaves a hus.
band and two daughters, Mabel and
Myra. to mourn her loss. Her mother.
father, two sisters, and two
brothers live at Aurora, Illinois. Her
maiden name was Anna Thompson. She
was married March 16, 1870. AS stated
last week, she died at Alluwee, Ok,
Feb. IL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26
THREW AWAY HIS CANES.

Mr.. D. Wiley, ex-postmaster, Black
Creek, n. z, was SO badly afflicted
with rheumatism that he was only able
to hobble around with canes, aud even
then it caused great pain. After using
Chamberlain's Pain Balm he was so
much improved that he threw away
his canes. He says his IMMINENT did
him more good than all other medicines
and treatment put together. For sale
at SO cents per bottle by j. r. Young
Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

The atmosphere in and around Kio-
wa is said to have become heavy since
last Saturday. We have a dim recol-
lection of something which appeared
very much the same here last spring
and therefore have we'll defined idea
as to how the afflicted ones feel under
the circumstances. The only peculiar
thing about it IS that Kiowa seems to
be divided against herself this time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

The Honorables E. II. Mad son and
M. w. Sutton, two g. o. p. politicians
of Dodge City, were here on Monday
and Tuesday. Madison is the fellow
that Harry Lands knocked out of time
in the race for state senator In 1892 and
Sutton wanted the nomination for con-
gresham of this district when Long
got it. We don't know whether their
visit has any political significance or
not
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

w. III. Old sold his second hand store
and business last Wednesday to Rob-
ert Mounsey, and left on Friday for
Kansas City. Hehas not yet decided
where he will locate. Robt. NJ. will re-
move his second hand goods into the
burst building joining Sellers jewelry
store,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26
PROGRAM

The next regular teachers associa-
ton will be held at Medicine Lodge,
March 14th. State Supt. Stanley will be
with us. All are invited.
10 a. m. Song by high school chorus.
Invocation.
Opening exercises-Miss Addie Rum
sey.
Dlscussion-Miss Taber, c. D. Rack
ley.
Morals and Manners-Mrs. Hahn.
Discussion-IrmaE Evans, j. NJ. De-
Lisle.
Afternoon.
Geography-Jessie Burgess.
Discussion-Nellie McGregor, Kate
Hough.
School apparatus-E.p. Albeit.
Discussion-Sam Robinson, Pruella
Nay.
Emerson-C. e. Messerley
Discussion-Rilla Roberts, J p. Wal.
lace.
Remarks by State Supt. Stanley.
Lecture by Mr.. Stanley in the even
ing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

Ane w. G. T. u. County Convention
70 be held at Hazelton Feb. 20, 1895 Is,
on account Of protracted meetings in
HRzelton, postponed to the 10th Of
March 1895, 10 a. m.-Mrs. c. B. Sherk.
Praaidant
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

b. G. Tull, seven miles north and
two east of Alva, who has been in a
critical condition many months from
a cancer on his face, died Wednesday,
and was buried yesterday in the A. o.
u. w. cemetery. Obituary next week.
-Alva Pioneer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

On Saturday night c. L. Bramwell
gave banquet to the old city admin
istration. We are Informed that every
delicacy on the home and foreign mar
kets was freely INDUCED in and every
thing was merry. The event took
place at the Grand hotel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

Court adjourned last Thursday even
ing and the judge left on the following
morning. In the Fowler VS.. Rhodes
case, the plaintiff was gwen verdict
for S5OS.2O. Motions for new trials in
Dorgan vs.. A. t. s. S. +. Il. R. and
Wetz VS.. Davis were overruled.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

!. But everything is well
with John again, he put his patient in
the hands of . jeweler aud now he
AYERS that he has the best watch in the
country. Lutte is also said to have put
his property into the hands of q COM
petent veterinary and will soon boast
Of his trade.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

Mrs. Lew Bragg died at her home in
Eagle township on Sunday evening
She was sick for about week but not
thought to be serious. DR.. Moore was
sent for on Sunday but the patient was
near the point OF death when he ar
rived.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

Z. B. Cole, Marion Grouse and S. K.
w. Field shipped stock to Kansas City
on Monday morning. The shippers
went with the stock.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

Send for sample copy of this weeks
Kansas Farmer-no partisan politics In
it--and then take advantage OF the fol-
loving low clubbing rate: The INDEX
and the "old reliable" Kansas Farmer
both for one year for $1.75. Save mon
Az.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

Owing to the fact that the Christian
church is too small to accommodate the
crowds, the Christian services are now
being held in the Presbyterian church.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

Notice the convention call in this is.
sue. See that your precinct is repre-
scented so that your preference in dele
gates may be expressed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

John Saunders and family, who have
been visiting in the city for the past
Two weeks. left on Monday for their
home at Cheney, Kans. Mr.. Saunders
10 q brother to Mrs. w. T. Rouse.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

Mrs. L. M. German came up from
Kiowa the first Of last week and visited
several days with her parents and
friends IN the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

SEED POTATOEs-I have q supply of
good Early Ohio seed potatoes which l
will sell at 60 cents per bushel.-O.
Coylc 81 miles south of Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

1. M. Perkey tired of his bus and
transfer business soon after beginning
and sold out to II. II. Hardy. Lem
ellsworth, the Captains son .in-law,
70 manager of the business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

With this issue we begin publishing
the final tax notice of the October
sales. The September sales will ap-
pear later.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-02-26

The main witnesses in the Kiowa
liquor cases reside in the north part of
the county. go away from home to
get the news"