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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

County Superintendent Shell handed
us copy of the KIngfsher Times last
week which contains the following &C
count of the late tragedy near Colum-
bia, Oklahoma, which came near re-
sulting in the death of his brother, Abe
Shell.
Jesse Steele, a young man crowned
with fiery locks and endowed with a
temper to suit, who could not brook a
rival in the affections of his sweetheart,
so he undertook to settle the matter by
shooting his rival, Abe Shell, twice,
his inamorats, Miss Rosa Stalder,
twice, and his own worthless self
once. All three were shot in the head,
but singularly none of them died.
Rosa lost an eye and her physical
frame is probably wreck from the
wounds. Abe Shell fingered some
time on the borders of death but being
young and of good constitution, recov-
cred. Steele failed to ferry himself
over the River Styx with a 38-calibre
pistol ball as motor. The above cpl
sode took place couple of months
ago, near Columbia, in this county.
Steele was committed to Jail by j. p.
of Columbia, his bail being fixed at ST.
10000, which he could not give. His
attorneys this week applied for his re-
lease by the Habeas Corpus route, be-
fore Judge Raymaker. Irregularities
concerning his preliminary trial were
alleged and the release granted. Nc
sooner was he out till he was in again,
for the prosecuting attorney had him
re-arrested and his case will be heard
before Justice Amey, Thursday, June
11th.n
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Col. Lincoln lectured at the court
house on Saturday and Monday nights.
His subject on Saturday night was
Labor and Finance" on Monday
night, 1.-The Rise and Fall of Nations. -
These are the first lectures we have
heard from him since he has be-
gun work in this county and we speak
the sentiments Of many when we say
that the recommendations he carries
are not overdrawn. AS a man posted
on official documents he has very few
equals aud is the right person to edu-
cate those who are seeking knowledge.
He is now in Valley township and
makes his second lecture there tonight.
Too much Importance cannot be given
to these meetings. By attending public
meetings and reading literature the IN
dividual can make himself an intelli.
gent voter but without the necessary
information from these sources he is at
sea and cannot cast vote to the in,
terest Of himself and his family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

IN yesterdays mail we received a
communication from F. A. Lewis, de-
scribing the trip and incidents of the
prospecting party of which he is a men,
Der, now on their way to the mountains
Of Colorado. On account of our supply
of type being exhausted we are COM
PEELED to leave it over until our next
issue. By that time we will probably
have another similar but later descrip-
ton of the journey and we will publish
them both in the same issue. We are
sorry we cannot publish the letter this
week as 1t would no doubt be OF in
terest to all our readers. The letter
was posted at Cimarron, Kansas, on
June IA.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Two young men by the names of Fred
johnson and Tom Thimble who passed
through this city last Thursday on
their way from Oklahoma to Barton
county, got into trouble while stopping
to do some trading, which cost them a
great deal more to get out than it did
to get in. They were in company with
an older man by the name of Chas.
Hammond, a friend, and while Mr.. II.
stopped at the store of j. G. DAYS. to
buy pair of boots, the above mention
ed gentlemen went in ndhelped them
selves to various Email ARTICLES that
were easily secreted. They would
probably have walked out without be-
ing detected had not Paul Truitt been
in the store at the time and observed
their peculiar meanderlngs; but as soon
as the thieves had left the store Mr..
Truitt notified Uncle Jim Davis
that his customers had taken some
thing with them for which they did
not pay and in few minutes more the
combined force of the Davises and
City Marshal Hornev captured and
searched their men. They were turn
ed over to the county attorney, taken
before Squire Morris and were fined
$500 each, and costs, amounting to
$27.60. Thimble and johnson were
now in sad predicament but their
friend, Hammond, happened to have
$3.50 and said he would help the young
men out to that extent. The authori-
ties finally compromised the matter by
relieving the three men of all their
cash but 80 cents and County Attorney
Beals afterwards gave them back a
dollar. The articles they stole were
worth only few dollars and even if
they would have escaped without hav-
ing been caught they would not have
had much. AS it is they delivered up
their goods and got Sll.50 worth of ex-
perience. They hail from near Alva
and we're on their way to accept job
in Barton county where, if Thimble
and johnson do the right thing, they
will reimburse Hammond.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17
DIED.

Paul, the infant son of c. T. and M.
3. McCracken, of Canema, Barber
county, Kansas, died June II, 1896. aged
l year, 1 month and days. He was
loved by all who knew him. His par.
ents are both members of the Christian
church. They are reconciled to their
loss, realizing that it is little Paul's
gain. The bereaved parents have the
heartfelt sympathy Of all who know
them.
Here we meet to part again, but
when we meet on Canaan's shore there
will be no parting there"
w. r. LIVINGSTON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17
D.arFR sAYs TIT.

Last week we published a letter
from G. c. Hudson in which he SAYS
that neither G.. M. Martin nor T. A.
McNeal paid the account held against
the law firm of Martin & McNeal by
the INDEX company, at any time dur
ing his (Hudson's) administration as
manager of this Office. Since that time
we have received an answer to letter
written to L. w. DeGeer, the man
through whom G. NJ. in a card two
weeks ago published in the Cresset,
claims the settlement was made. and
this is what he says:
ALvA. o. T. June L. 1895.
MEssRs. PAINTER g. HERR,
Managers and Editors INDEX
Gentlemen-Yo letter of 5th inst arrived
while was absent on business and it was only
yesterday handed to me by Mrs. D. hence my
tardy reply. Inow hasten to answer by say
ing that never at any time assumed any debt
of Martin McNeal either to the INDEX or
any person nor a debt of either of them. at
least have no recollection of such a transac-
ton-would certainly remember it If L had
had such a transaction. Hoping you will
accept my excuse for delay in answering I
am yours truly. LYMANw. DEGEER.
Now we ask all candid men whether
or not we were justified Ia what we
have said in this matter. Both Martin
and McNeal are prominent redeemers
and are constantly attacking the Peo-
pies party as an organized gang of repu-
diators. When we became utterly dis
gusted with this and other rot, we SIM
ply showed that these men were, to
say the least, throwing stones from
glass houses, for which we have been
roundly abused. In the face of these
letters from Hudson and DeGeer and
the avowed admission on the part of
Martin and ,McNeal that neither of
them can show receipt, no one can
truthfully say that the debt has been
paid. Of course the statute of Iimita.
ton has run and it can't be collected.
In conclusion let us ask who has made
the personal and ungrounded at
tacks?"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

On Sunday night sudden puff of
wind made a number of our people
hunt the cyclone cellar Aside from
being a pretty stiff wind it was luke
warm if not uncomfortabIy hot. We
understand some of those who were on
the lookout saw large unnel-shaped
cloud in the west. For our part, If we
must have tornado we would rather
have it come before dark when we
can see far enough ahead to reach the
cellar in safety.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

The marriage of Henry L. Warnstaff
Miss Minnie Marsh, Tuesday June 9,
is an item which escaped us last week.
The event took place at the residence
Of the BRIDES mother'in Lake City and
Rev. w. A. Cain Of this city tied the
knot. Both of the contracting parties
are among the most highly esteemed
young people of Lake City township
and while we are little late in report
ing the event our best wishesSare none
the less sincere.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Rev. E. B. Surface will preach at the
Presbyterian church on Sunday even
ing, June 27th. On the morning of
June q, he will preach at the Julian
school house in Moore township. Rev.
Surface, about year ago, favored this
city with a sermon and had large con-
gregation, and it goes without saying
that it will be larger than before,
week from next Sunday. He is an ad-
vanced theological student, Barber
county man and a thorough gentleman.
Honor him with your attendance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

The Cresset cannot consistently talk
about saving $4,000 per year to Barber
county until its owner turns at least
S5,OOO.00 back into the county treasury.
For, if it be fact that the INDEX gets
$4,000 above what 1t deserves for do.
ing the county printing this year. the
Cresset has, since l.. M. Axline became
proprietor of the plant, flched no less
than $5,OOOOO from the Barber county
treasury. Just carry the ''dough"
back to Uncle John Potes and give it
over to that gentleman's official keep
ing and then you might be able to howl
without assuming the attitude of fool.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Remember that the delegate conven-
ton takes place on Saturday, June IL,
and that the primaries occur on Thurs
day, the 9th. We understand that a
few made the remark that this paper
did not announce the date on which
the primaries of our former convention
were to be held. This Is a mistake.
The INDEX contained regular stand
ing notice weekly and at different
times mentioned the matter locally.
Our friends should take more pains to
keep posted on these dates;they always
appear in our columns.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Uncle John Higgins is in st Louis.
He went the fore part of last week.
While there he will lay in a stock of
furniture, look at the ruins made by
the late cyclone and at about this
time he is looking at the fine republic
can deception now being manufacture
ed by the National Museum company
otherwise known as the republican
party. Uncle John will no doubt see
many funny things and all kinds of
bugs, including the great straddle bug,
but we have two much confidence in
his judgment to say that he will re-
turn republican.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17
AT REST.

Little Floyd, the 10 months old son
Of T. B. and Josie Perry, was laid to
rest in Highland Cemetery last Sunday.
The deceased was the younger of the
two children in the family and was
born in Barber county on the 18th day
of August, 1895, but his life was not to
be of many days. On the 18th day
of June, 1895, at about 1910 a. m. he
departed this life and slept 1.-THE sleep
that knows no waking" The deceased
had been ill for the short time of sew.
en- days but was so serious from the
beginning that meuical skill could af-
ford no relief.
The funeral services were held at the
residence of the parents about miles
southeast OF this city where large
number Of friends and relatives con-
gregated to pay their respects to the de-
parted. After an excellent discourse
of about thirty minutes duration by
Rev. Parker OF the M. E. church of this
city the procession formed and the re.
mains were conducted to Highland
cemetery of this city where the last
sad rites were performed, and all that
was mortal of a beautiful and loved
one was laid beneath the sod.
A lovely bud. 30 soft and fair,
Called hence by early doom;
Just sent to show how sweet flower
In paradise would bloom
The parents have the sympathy Of
the public who mourn with them,
in their hour of bereavement. We
know not whose turn will come next.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Fred Ellis Is in demand this seaaon
among the base ball cities Of south
western Kansas. Last week he re-
ceived several "blds." among them one
from the Kingman club which last
year enjoyed the distinction Of con-
quering everything that came in its
path. Fred is a good player and If any
club should succeed ia securing him
they will not regret it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

A recent letter from Cadet 1. F.
Lands states that he and his fellow
cadets sailed for Madeira Islands stu
ated off the west coast of Africa, on
Monday, June 9Th. He says he always
wished to see the place but yet he felt
a delicacy at starting. He is in good
health and thinks he can take the trip
without trouble.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

A fishing party consisting of. Roy
ball, Kramer Deal, Wilsey Stout and
Fred Wadsworth, landed a 24-pound
cat-fish at Elm Mills last Friday. Bar
Der county is capable of producing
most anything when she has a sufic-
ent supply of water.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Elder 4. II. Murray will preach his
farewell sermon at the Christian church
next Sunday evening and will return to
Illinois some time next week. We un-
derstand Elder NJ. b. Ingle will remain
in charge of the pastOrate hereafter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Married, last Thursday at the Cen
trail hotel in this city, Rev. w. A. Cain
officiating, Loren II. Mcclellan and
Miss Jennie E. Barker, both of Hazel
ton. Landlord Johnson was a con.
spicuous guest and is just the kind of a
fellow to be present on such occasions.
We are not sure that he kissed the
bride
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Guy Sparks has purchased g. G. Tslia-
ferrO's dairy business. In addition to
handling good milk, butter and cream,
he will supply you with eggs and choice
apring chickens. He delivers goods to
customers at reasonable prices and
guarantees satisfaction. Fresh butter
milk every morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

A. A. Pardee was in town on Mon,
day, from Eagle. He says 1t is begin
ming to get very dry in his vicinity but
corn is not yet materially damaged.
He says a good rain within week will
save most Of the corn in Eagle town.
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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

VIM. Fuller, Jr., arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Fuller on Sunday
morning, June IA. DR.. Cushenbery
introduced the young gentleman and
says he is one OF those mlddle-of-ths.
road IS to fellows. This assures US
that he is all right.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

List of letters remaining uncalIed
for in the z. .. ct Medicine Lodge,
Kansas for the week endingJune IL, '96:
Mrs. Lucretia Robinson. 7. A. Nc.
Clearey, L. M.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

That was flying trip Harry Lands
made to Wichita on Monday, but when
he found he got the convention date
fixed wrong, he few back at about the
same velocity. Touch Harry gently
when you mention this to him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Mrs. NJ. j. Hammond and children
returned to their home at Las Vegas,
N. NJ. last Thursday. Mrs. Hammond
Is a sister 20 G. O. Chandler and has
been visiting here for some time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

IL. G. Coan, brother of s. p. Coan,
visited in the city from Tuesday of
last week until Monday. He lives in
Indiana and on his way here stopped
at st. Louis to witness the ruins of the
famous tornado.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

We had pleasant call from A. L..
Farmer from Turkey Creek on Satur-
day. Mr.. Farmer is the right kind of
a farmer and knows how to cast a
farmers vote.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

w. s. Watkins and family desire to
express their sincere thanks and graf
itude to the many kind friends who
so generously assisted and comforted
them during their late trouble.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Little Gertie Stevens, while climbing
a tree on Sunday evening, fell and
broke the radius OF her arm above the
wrist. DIR. Moore was called to set the
broken member. The little girl is now
getting along nicely.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

The Santa Fe will sell tickets TO the
National Christian Endeayor at WASH
ington, D. G. at one fare for round trip.
Tickets on sale July End, Bird, 4th and
5th, good to return July 31st. w. 0.
HOrr agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Sheriff Mills went to Texas last Fri
day to visit few weeks. He took lit
tie Felix Lands with him, who will
put In good time fishing and having a
good time in general.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

The young people of the city were
treated to pleasant party at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Wilson on Fri
day evening.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

The 10 months old baby of Thomas
Perry living southeast of this city died
last Saturday of cholera infantum and
the remains were inferred in the ceme-
terry at this place Sunday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Mrs. p. A. Simmons departed on
Monday for her home in New York af-
ter pleasant visit in this city with her
daughter, Mrs. A. y. Shaw.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Walter s. Cant returned from his
term of school at the Winfield Business
College on Saturday. Walter is look
ing we'll and his Uranium is filled with
commercial knowledge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Last Thursday we had nearly half
inch of precipitation but the subse-
quent winds have absorbed most of the
moisture. We still need rain.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Crops in the Strip are reported great
ly damaged and in some parts every
thing is burned up. The settlers are
leaving in large numbers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

90 to DIR. Yant dentist while he is
here to get the best dental work done.
He will remain till he gets through
with his work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Miss Della FiscLs left on Saturday
for Enid, Ok. T., where she will visit
several weeks aroong old friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

The Sunday school picnic at the
Cant grove in Mingona township was
q pleasant affair and we'll attended.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Lon Salyer and family came up from
the territory last week and are visiting
among relatives. They are thinking of
stayinp a few months.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

The Willing Workers of the Christ
ian church Will meet with Mrs. Lacy
Wednesday afternoon June I7.-Sec'y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

The infant child of Chas. Porter near
Pixley died Sunday and was buried
Mon day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

CIV. Ellis has returned from Hutch
lnson. Miss Gertrude is still visiting
with friends and relatives in that CITY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

A. j. Johnston, assistant cashier Of
the Kiowa bank, made a flying trip to
the county seat last Saturday evening,
returning on Sunday morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Mrs. IL. A. Beals, of Sharon, mother
OF County Attorney BeaIs, returned
last week from trip to Michigan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

LOCAL NEWS.

The best So pants in the city at
Woodwards. Go and see them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Geo. Horney went to Kansas City
last Thursday and returned on Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

The weather Is getting so hot that it
Is hard for the average mortal to catch
his breath.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Tom Finley was in from Aetna town
ship last Friday and Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Miss Ida Mitts returned to her home
In Wichita on Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17
J. T. CUSHENBERY.
PHYSICIAN AND suRaEoH.

Special attention to diseases Of Women ana
Children.
once with J. b. Young Drug Co. City Drug
Store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17

Q. q. Chandler, president OF said bank, do
solemnly swear that the above statement 10
true, and that said bank has no liabilities of
any character Whatsoever not set forth in
G. Q. CHANDLER, President.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th
day Of June, 1895. JOHN 8. RUEYAH,
IL. 8. Notary Pubic.
(Commieeion expires on the BIRD day OF
August, 1879
CoRREcr-Attest: W. Q. WOODS.
G. Q. CHANDLER,
J. 3. RUEYAn,
Directors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-06-17
THE coNvRNrIoN.

Pursuant to call the Peoples party
appellate judicial convention was held
at the courthouse Saturday, the 18th
inst.
The convention was, by request of
Chairman Cant. called to order by s. S.
Funk. II. G. Walker was placed in
nomination as temporary chairman and
Clayton Herr and n. L. Chenoweth as
temporary secretaries.
BY unanimous consent, the commit
tee on credentials was dispensed with
and on motion the following commit
tees were appointed.
1. Permanent organization.
2. Order of business.
8. Resolutions.
In the meantime the secretaries re-
ceived the credentials and found all but
four precincts-Aetna, Deerhead, Sun
City and IIazelton-represente
After a short deIlberation, the chair
announced the following committees:
Permanent organization-A. Roes-
sler, l.. S. McElwaIn, L. G. Golf.
Order Of business-C. F. Ware, Verne
Gibbs, H. j. Tilden.
ResOlutions-H. S. Lands, G.. W.
Wilson, Ed. Blaich.
The convention then adjourned until
1:3O O'Clock p. M, to give the commit
tees time to report.
At 1:30 p. m. the convention was
again called to order and the commit
tees made the following report:
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Your committee on organization
would respectfully recommend Mr.. H.
G. Walker for permanent chairman and
Mr.. Noah Chenoweth as permanent
secretary.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
We, your committee on order of bus
mess respectfully submit the following
r6pOrt.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-07-27

Ana IN AccordAnOe With law and "a order
from the Board Of Directors, made on the
day OF June, la0A 30 many shares OF
each parcel OF such stock rs may ibe nsoes-
saIy will be sold atpublic auction ut the Of
noe OF the company, No. $40 Pine Street,
rooms - and II, San Ffanoisoo, California,
on MONDAY, the 10th day Of August, 1895,
ut the hour OF O'Clock p. M. Of said day, to
pay said delinquept assessment thereon,
together with costs Of advertising and ex-
penses OF sale.
J. w. PEW, Secretary.
Once mo. $40 Pine Street, Rooms Is & IL,
San Francisco, California.