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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Rev. A. A. Parker went to Winfield
on Monday to attend the M. E. confer
ence. Rev. Parker has given good sat-
isfaction as minister here during the
past year and all will hope that he will
be returned for another year, of which
there is little doubt. MIS-. Parker &C.
companied Mr.. Parker as far as Well
ington from which place she went to
Ell Dorado to visit with her parents
during the week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

j. M. DeLisle was in town Saturday
70 arrange for stereopticon lecture he
wished togive that evening, but finding
a number of other attractions occupy
ing the boards he abandoned the pro-
ject. Mr.. DeLisle is an old acquaint-
ance of ye editor, we having known
him at Medicine Lodge. Kas., in the
heyday of Jerry Simpsons fame.-Rec-
ord, Marshall, o. 7.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Mrs. G. M. Brown and the triplets
came down from Elm Mills the first of
the week to visit with MIR. and Mrs.
Dick Matthews. The triplets were the
center of interest and many of our citi-
zens embraced the opportunity to see
them. The three are all healthy, fat
and happy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Judge Mckay was in town only few
hours-between trains-on Monday, to
hear the motion to discharge the receiv-
er in the case of Simpson vs.. Brown ct.
al. He went to Pratt yesterday where
he opened regular term of the Pratt
county district court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Rev. Latham, who breaches at sever
al points in the northern part of the
county, took the train for Winfield yes
terday, to attend the Methodist confer
ence,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

j. B. Harbaugh and Chas. Bevans
were in from Nippawalla on Friday.
Both are shareholders in the INDEX
and they are, to put 1t mildly, not well
pleased with the recent receivership
proceedings,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

The Christian Endeavor of the Chris
tlan church meets every Sunday at $50,
and holds till 7:30. The members
should bring all their friends. Sarah
Woodward, President.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

The republican candidate for repre-
sentative last fall has almost sunk in
to obscurity. The Kiowa Review
speaks Of him thusly:
Oscar Baberlein. farmer of near
Hazelton, was in the city the last of
last week talking politics.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Otis McReynelds was in from Sharon
township yesterday and left us some
money on subscription. Mr.. Mercy
nolds is farming the Isaac Lee place
this summer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

DR.. G. A. Cloud, of Kiowa, and
Thomas Stewart. of Deerhead, both ex-
confederates, have had their disabilities
removed by the legislature last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Fred Liebst has been appointed post
master at Mumford to succeed VIM
Rogers, who recently removed to Harp
or county. Fred is one of the best cti.
zens in the county and will make a
number one l.. NJ.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

The nomination of j. w. Pote for po-
lice judge at the city mass convention
on Monday evening, was a. deserved
honor to a worthy man. Mr.. Potes'
sound Judgment and his familiarity
with public affairs will make good Of
ficer of him. His election ought to be
made unanimous.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Junior Endeavor of the Christian
church gave very interesting little So
cial at the church Saturday afternoon.
Good program, candy, cake. pop corn
and refreshments were served.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Noble & Case are headquarters for
finished lister shears, factory made with
bolts ready to put right onto your lister
for only 1925 each,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

II. y. Beals was in from Sharon on
Wednesday last and ordered the Tope-
ka Advocate in connection with TIE
INDEX. II. n. knows how to select
good reading matter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

We have had few windy days in
March so far. Yesterday afternoon we
had nice rain all of which went into
the ground in good shape.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Uncle Billie Brown was in town last
week for the first time during several
months past. He and his family have
been troubled with an unusual amount
of sickness this winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

County Attorney Ellis was in Hutch
inson and Wichita last week consulting
with LA. Bigger and transacting bust
ness relative to the bond compromise.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

After having been confined to the
house tor eleven days with rheumatism
and paying out $25 in doctor bills with
out benefit, Mr.. Frank Dolson of Sault
tie. Marie, Mich. was cured by one bot
tie OF Charaberlain's Pain Balm costing
% cents and has not since been troubled
with that complaint. For sale by j. r.
Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Cattle Ranch Wanted:-A large body
of land suitable tor pasture in exchange
for good income business and residence
property IN the city of Lawrence, K9s
Address, G. w. ALLENDORPH,
Lawrence Kan
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Adam Rauhut was down from Elm
Mills last Wednesday arranging TO ad.
vertise his egg sale which will take
place at the postollice corner i'll this
city next Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

The Mysterious supper last Thurs
day evening was successful event in
every particular. The bill of fare was
more than many could interpret.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

A full line of farming implements of
the latest and up-to-date styles at No
BILE & Case.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Fire Jersey Bull for sale. Also cane
seed, at market price, and 80 bushels
shelled pop corn at p cents per pound.
w. Il. Williams, Medicine Lodge. KS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17
Undertaken and Embalmer.


In answer to many inquiries if con-
sumption is durable and what is the
method treatment, Will say that con-
sumption is durable if the treatment be
commenced before the cavities in the
lungs have formed and the hectic fever
set in. l use Oxygen.
DIR. s. KocIKLL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Mrs. } w. Robinson is in the city Wis
itlng with her mother, Mrs. M. Car
michael. She still resides at Quenemo.
Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Sarah Woodward has concluded her
term OF school, and is back IN the city
again.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Arthur Sparks returned to Kansas
City yesterday. He went with the Ian
dis cattle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Miss Lena Miller, a sister in-law to
G. &. Shigley, of Lake City, came up
from Woodward on Thursday evening.
She was met at the depot in this city by
n -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Z. G. Fair, OF Sharon, advertises
White Plymouth Rock eggs. Read his
lad"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

1t is rumortd that +. b. Chaplin will
come back to this county and go into
the cattle business. 1t is said that the
CLOSE confinement in the Kansas City
bank is Injurious to his health. We
would be glad to welcome this excellent
family back.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

NJ. B. Ingle will begin a protracted
meeting at the Christian church Sun
day, March 2lst.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Ray EldrldGe's Players at the Opera
House on Friday and Saturday even
ings of this week, March 10 and 20.
Tickets on sale at p. D. Book Store.
Adm ission Is. 20 and % cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

+. 5. Chenoweth is on the sick list
and Troy Watkins is taking care of the
express wagon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Wash Shaw made "A reduction in his
prices on Saturday and sold a lot of
goods. That is one of the sure ways to
make business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Miss Minnie ColvIn departed last
Thursday after visiting several days
with her brother, l.. Calvin, and wife.
Miss Coivin made many friends while
In our city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

-HDEsl HIDEsll HIDEslII Bring
them to Schmidt & Gano and receIye
highest market price.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

hon. +. L. Patton returned home
from Topeka on Sunday. We have not
seen him since his return.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

y. Rauhut, of Elm Mills, will be In
Medicine Lodge next Saturday, March
2O'with large supply OF Langshan eggs
for Matching purposes, which he will
sell at 90 cents per setting-13 eggs to
the setting. He will also have on exhi-
bition coop of full blooded Lanshan
hens and roosters to show that eggs are
as represented. Come to town aud buy
your setting eggs of hInnext Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

ID. f. Painter and family moved to
the Campbell farm two miles north and
east Of the city last Thursday. D.F.
rented the farm Of Mr.. Campbell, of
Pennsylvania, through Houchin & Pal
mer as agents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Guy Sparks will move to his Sharon
farm some time this week and Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. ID. Sparks will reside on the
Sparks ranch as soon vacated,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

We can furnish the -INDEX and To-
peka Advocate both oAssyear for 81 .25.
This offer only applies to subscribers
who pay year in advance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

G. G. Epperson was doing the city in
terest of the Kansas City Journal OF
Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

ANYBODY desiring good seed oats call
on or address Allen T.. Herr, Kiowa,
Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

we are heartily glad to know that
our senator, a. J. Titus, cannot be
bribed. We always believed HIM to be
straight young man when he was an
associate on the county examining
board of Harper county, and we still re-
tain that opinion of him. @IIurrah for
our Andy.-Anthony Bulletin.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Miss Rose Arterburn went to Win.
field yesterday to attend the NJ. E. con-
ference
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Persons who are subject to attacks of
bilious collie Will he pleased to know
that prompt relief may be had by tax
ing Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and if taken as soon
as the first indication of the disease APP
pears, it will prevent the attack. For
sale by J. Il. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

y. R1eSs!er was down from VALLEY
on Saturday on business pertaining to
tile litigation which was started against
this Office by Jerry Simpson.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Did you see the hog fencing at Noble
u Case? 1t is just the thing and cheap
In price.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Mrs. kubert has just returned from
Kansas City with complete stock of
Spring aud Summer millinery goods.
Attend the opening next Friday and
Saturday, March 10 and 20. Go early
and get the best.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

The Central Hotel sports new coat
of paint and has otherwise been i'm
proved during the past week. J.H.
Johnson, the proprietor, is first-class
hotel man and always keeps his house
clean, attractlYe and up-to date. This
fact is proved by the liberal patronage
which is accorded him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17
NEW SAMPLES RECEIVED.

have received a beautiful assort-
ment of carpet samples in Body Brus-
sells, Tapestry and Ingram. Prices
that can't be beat. JOHN HIGGINS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Annual opening of Sprug millinery
goods on March 10 and % at Mrs. Ru
bert's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Geo. Cummins was in from Canema
on Saturday. He Informed us that he
was about to leave the county and
make his home in Woods county, o. T.
where lie has recently filed on a quarter
section of land. We regret to lose such
good and hard-working Populist from
Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Jas. Dobbs and Miss Carrie Carmich-
ael attended the Tilten- Dobbs nuptlals
at Oxford last week, and returned on
Friday and Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Henry lime and family departed
yesterday for California TO make that
their future home. 7. L. Read and
family will occupy the house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Mr.. Bronson, from Bolivar, Mo-.
bought quite Nam Der of mules in this
locality the latter of last and first of
thls week, $4,000 was the highest price
heard OF being paid for any of them
HaZelton Express.
The same gentleman was in these
parts and managed to pick up carload
of the same kind of stock.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

The Earnest Workers will meet with
Miss Garland Thursday, March Is.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Dr. 5. Kociell was called to Valley
township last Saturday morning at 8
O'Clock on account of the sickness of
Mrs. Sam ROessler. Doc says it was
one Of the coolest drives he has made
for some time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

The county commissioners meet on
the second Tuesday in April.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Best Bros. shipped a car load of &C.
meDt to Boston last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

pMrs. w. E. Williams has improved in
health during the past week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

The litigation and disturbances which
we have had to contend with during
the past week have taken consider
able amount Of our time and if we are
short on matter our readers will know
the cause.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Frank Gordon was in from Lake City
several days last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

l.. 5. McEIwain and John McGrath
were in town on Monday and, of course,
heard the news
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Remember that ladies will be admit
ted free at the Opera House on Friday
night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Mrs. W. I. Rouse aid children re-
turned fIom Arkansas on SATURDAY..
where they had been visiting during
the past month.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17
LOCAL VIEWS.

+. +. McAlster was in the city few
days last week
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Elwood Glidden Wire, the best in
the market at Noble & Case.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

The following is from the Harper
Advocate. There must be a mistake
somewhere:
&c. ID. Rlckley and family moved to
uarper from Medicine Lodge this week.
They came here for the purpose of
placing their children in the Harper
college. y good school, which we have.
is splendid drawing card for the CITY. -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

NJ. E. Naughton was oyer from Shar-
on yesterday. Mr.. Naughton is mem
Der of the board of directors of the IN
DEx and his trip was made for the pur-
pose of ascertaining how the present
imbroglio is progressing. MIR. Naugh-
ton will be heard from in no uncertain
tones when the opportune time comes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Saturday was not summer day by
any means. Overcoats and gloves
were at premium.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Ed. Il. German returned from his
visit Sunday, and as predicted, failed
to bring that woman back with him.
Ed says the people here are in a much
better condition financially than are
the people where he visited. If they
are all going to bring back these kind
OF reports it viii not be long till we
Kansas people begin to boast of our
financial standing Express.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Dr. JIM. Hooper will give a complete
exposition Of Spiritualism at the Chris
tan church on Friday evening of this
week, March Is. The Doctors conten-
ton is that Spiritualism is a humbug
and an old time seance will be held and
explained. frances, fortune telling.
ETC.. will be features OF the occasion.
The dead will be called up and every
thing known to the prevailing theories
OF Spiritualism will be put to q test and
shown to be 3 performance of the liv-
ing. Go and see and hear. Admission
Is cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

"Hypnotism'' at the Opera House on
Friday night. Ladies free if accom-
panied by male escort.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17
Policy Tincher came in from Colorado
OF Monday

II. a. Bailey was up from the Eldred
ranch on Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

You should rot fail to buy a pair of
those Ladies $500 shoes that Glasier
q Co. are selling for SI.39.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

u. 5. Lands delivered bunch of 81
nice fat three-y ear-old steers 10 Field
and Sparks in this city on Monday
Old shippers say they were the incest
bunch of cattle shipped to market from
this point in long time. Uly went on
the cattle train as far as Leavenwortb
where he will visit with his brother.
Warden Lands, and family few days.
Hon. L. z. Wilson has publicly re-
fused to again accept the Office of city
mayor OF Kiowa. He has served in
that Official capacity for the past years
and was several times elected by a
unanimous vote andwould be reelected
again this spring had he not positively
refused to accept a nomination. Medf.
cine Lodge has never yet had mayor
who gave complete satisfaction for so
many years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17

Ray Eldridge's Players opened a
weeks engagement at the auditorium
last night to large and appreciative
audience and scored hit" Mr.. Will
Chatterton looked and acted in an ex-
cellent manner the familiar character
of Uncle Joshua, made famous by Mr..
Denman Thompson. Mr.. Walter Ellis.
as the tramp, Happy Jack, was the
ideal Weary Willie." His recitation
of the Rum Maniac" was simply i'm
mense. Miss May EIdridge as Nellie
Hopkins won favor with the audience.
Miss Isabelle Rosseau as "Rickety
Ann" brought forth much laughter and
speclalties were exceedingly fine. G.
Bert Rodney as ICY Prime" ELECTED
much applause. Miss Lucille Rodney
was the ideal Aunt Tilda, aud Eugene
Hinckley and C. L.Weller good in their
respective roles.-Wichita Daily Eagle.
The Eldridge Players will appear at
the Opera House in this city on Friday
and Saturday nights, March 10 and 20.
Admission 10, 20 and 80 cents. Go and
hear them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-17
RECEIVED AND RELIEVED.

Jerry Simpson Applies to tine Probate
Court and PrOcures the Appointment
OF Receiver for The Index. District
Court Restraints the Receiver from
Taking Possession.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-02

Americans are matter-of- fact and
never trouble themselves about super
stitlons. This 70 fortunate, otherwise
we should object to owning any silver
quarters, ON this coin are thifteen
stars. thirteen letters In the scroll
which the eagle holds in his claws.
feathers in its tail. thirteen parallel
lines on the shield. thirteen horizontal
stripes, thirteen arrowheads and thir-
teen letters in the word quarter dol
lar"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-02

The coolest month was that of 1876,
with an average of q degrees.
Tho highest Temperature was 81 de-
grccs on December /, 1874.
The lowest temperature was 10 de-
grees on December 20. 1879.
Average date ON which first KILLING"
frost occurred in autumn, October 12t..
Average date ON which last "killing"
frost occurred in spring, April 1st
PRECIPITATION Grain and melted
snow.
Average for the month, LEG inches.
Average number Of days with .0i Of
AN Inch or more. :.
The greatest monthly precipitation
was i.3f inches in 1883.
The least monthly precipitation was
oil inches in 1878.
The greatest amount OF precipitation
recorded in any "a consecutive hours
was LIS inches on December 14-1b,
1855.
The greatest amount Of snowfall ro-
corded in any n consecutive hours
record extending to winter Of 1876
only) was 10 inches on Dec. &. 1892.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Average number OF clear days. o;
partly cloudy days. 10; cloudy days. IL.
WIND.
The prevailing winds have been from
the southeast
The highest velocity OF the wind was
"a miles from the north on December
2S, 1885.
Stntion; Salt Lake city. Utah.
Date OF issue: Nov. so, 1897.
j. IL. SMITH.
Weather Bureau.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-02

anonymous" is at last to have his
statue. II viii be set up in Hungary
at the expense of the Emperor Francis
Joseph, being one Of a large number to
be erected to Hungarian worthless. This
particular Anonymous" is the un-
known notary of King Bella, who wrote
the Chronicle of Hungary" The re.
sCmblance will be as accurate In his
case. probably, as in that of most OF
the rest OF the dozen named.