Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-24
WESTWARD BOUND.
The Medicine Lodge Party on Their
TOur-Trials and TribulatlOns-
But q Merry CrOwd-John
Brown, A Model Cook.
C1MARRoN, KAN. June IA. 1896.

OihAhhONs NAN, u uu0 II, 1880.
EDS. INDEX Thinking, perhaps,
that some of our friends would like to
hear how we were getting along, and
not having time to write to all, would
ask little space in your paper to in
form them regarding our trip, so far.
We left Medicine Lodge on June 9Th
and stopped at Lake City for the first
night out. 1t would not be out of place
at this time to state that we have quite
fancy cook in the person of John
Brown. The first meal out he was de-
sirous of having all the delicacies of
the season and proceeded to waste a
pair OF suspenders of your humble serv.
ant, and also two cakes of Coal Oil
Johnny soap for dessert. would ask as
favor, however, In the interest of MIR.
Brown that you say nothing to Mrs. b.
about it, as in all probability she would
put him in the kitchen when he returns
home. But should you mention it to
her advise her to do the marketing her.
self for | am inclined to believe Johns
Judgment is poor when it comes to Sc
lecting good wholesome and digestible
food.
Second day out: We left Lake CITY
in fair season and after stopping at
Mrs. Bucks long enough to bid the folks
good bye proceeded on our journey
camping one mile west of WeIsfOrd for
the night. Plain every day cooking is
now the order of the day, fancy cooking
being ruled out, Brown dissenting.''
Third day out: Got up at 5 O'Clock
expecting to get an early start, had
breakfast AMI everything ready to load
in short time, but while oiling the
wagon we united the horses to let them
pick little grass. They seemed to
realize, however, they were not hungry
and instead of eating proceeded to take
the back track for home. at this point
John undertook to show us sample of
bis sprinting qualities, but after a lit
tie "Kittleman" squirt gave up the
chase. AT this time l realized that nv
wheel came i'll good play. 1 jumped it
and assisted in the chase, and alter a
hard run of mile and half succeeded
in Overtaking them. John followed.
picking up picket ropes, brides, etc.
During the chase we had quite heavy
shower, Brown and myself getting
thoroughly soaked. After getting back
to camp we changed clothes, finished
Oiling, loading and pulled out-not at
6 O'Clock, however, it was nearer nine.
passed through Greensburg and camp
ed about miles west of Mullenyille
for the night.
Fourth day out: Left camp about
Z O'Clock and struck the Arkansas riy.
er at Ford City and crossed over to the
north Side following the river, passed
through the Soldiers Home miles east
of Dodge City, also Dodge and camped
about miles west for the night. When
we went into camp our companion,
Wesley Reed. had quite severe head.
ache and was sick most of the night
but by morning was much better, and
is now all right again.
Fifth day out: Left camp in good
oOOoOh OuU AAOLu oOluO CAUSE mlSbOQ our
calculations and got on the wrong road
and finally wound up in the sand hills
2 miles south of the river. We finally
found party that put us on a track
that took us back to the main road on
the river. About o'clock we drove
into this city (Cimarron) where we
found Burnett's folks awaiting us. ALI
seemed quite glad to see US. They are
all we'll and are enjoying the trip i'm
mensely. We are stopping oyer here
today, spending Sunday. The Their
mometer stands at 1O3 in the shade and
to say it is warm is putting it mildly.
Regarding crops, will say our people in
Barber are in better shape for a corn
crop than any place have seen since
leaving there. Everywhere along the
route the general conversation is on
the dry weather.
To conclude will say we are all we'll
and willing to eat three times a day.
We leave this point in the morning and
as we get along further on the trip
you may expect to hear from US again.
Yours Truly.