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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Pete Mills and Miss Pearl Bowen
were joined in the holy bonds Of matri-
mony last Wednesday. April 2lst, by
Rev. Morrison, at the church in Hig.
gins. The happy pair will make their
home on Second creek. We join their
MANI friends in wishing them unallOy-
cd happiness and trust their pathway
may be strewn with roses.-Higgins
(TexAs) News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05
G00DAN--DUNBAR NUPTIALs.

A friend of the contracting parties
sends in the following account:
at the residence of o. II. Dunbar on
April q, 1897, Charles L. Goodan and
Maud A. Dunbar, both of Hazelton
township, were united in the bonds of
matrimony, HIP. Watts, j. p. officiating.
The bride and groom are two of Barber
county's best young people and their
friends wish them great success.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

The claim or Effie Garland against
the estate of l.. Garland, was heard be-
fore jury of six men in the probate
court on Saturday and the full amount
was allowed. The case was appealed
to the district court. The total claim is
$500. OF this $3.50 is money borrowed
from her byher father and the remaining
amount is money claimed for services
rendered the family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Fred r. Ellis resigned his position as
deputy county treasurer on Monday and
will read law during the summer. In
September he will go to Lawrence and
enter the law department of the Uni.
versity in the hope of completing the
course in one term. Usually it requires
two terms to complete the course but
Fred says he thinks he can get through
In one by applying himself to study sew
eral months before going. Treasurer
Jones says he will manage the Office
without deputy for the present.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

The Knights of Pythias will tender
G. L. Bramwell reception at the hall
this evening. Mr.. Bramwell will leave
tomorrow for Concordla to visit with
relatives short time, from which place
be goes to his future business location.
He is not yet decided as to where that
place is. But wherever he goes, he
takes with him the respect and good
will Of his Medicine Lodge friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05
uaoccuprED SCHOOL LANDS.


State Superintendent STRIKER has is.
sued an order for the sale of all unoccu
pied school lands in the state. The
minimum price is fixed by appraise.
ment by the board of appraisers. The
price fixed is the same as the price pro-
vided in article IA of the statutes of
1889. Following is the appraisement
and order of sale. Persons desiring to
buy school land should correspond with
the State Superintendent:
APPRAIsEMENT.
Whereas, ALI of the unoccupled
school lands of the State of Kansas
west of the 9Sth meridian were with
drawn from sale by an act of the legis.
lature, as provided by chapter 1852 OF
the Session Laws of 1895, and which
could only De placed on sale again by
order of the State superintendent of
Public instruction after the price at
which SAID lands shall be offered for
sale has been fixed by the State Super
lntendent of Public Instruction, the Sec
rotary of the Board of Agriculture, and
the Secretary of State, with special ref
erence to the improvements thereon;
and
Whereas, 1t is considered desirable to
again place said lands on the market so
as to give an opportunity to all who de-
sire to make homes in the western part
of the state chance to purchase said
lands:
Therefore, We, the Superintendent of
Public instruction. the Secretary of the
State Board of Agriculture. and the
Secretary of State, do hereby, in view
OF said lands being again placed on sale,
tiX the price of all of said lands so with.
drawn from sale as aforesaid at the
price provided in article IA of the Cen
eral Statutes of 1889.
In testimony whereof, We have here
unto set our hands, this 26th day of
April, 1897.
WIN. STRIKER,
State Supt. of Pub. ms. of Kan.
F. D. CoBURN,
Sec. of State Board of Ag. of Kan.
w. E. BUSH,
Sec. of State of the State of Kan.
ORDER.
l, William Stryker, Superintendent of
Public Instruction, by virtue of the
power vested in me by law, and in &C.
cordance with the provisions of chapter
1852 of the laws of 1895, and after the
price of said lands has been fixed as by
law provided, do hereby order that all
unoccupied lands of the State of Kan
Sas west of the 98th meridian, which
were withdrawn from sale as provided
by said chapter 1852, Session Laws of
1895, be placed on sale again at the
price fixed by the Superintendent of
Public Instruction, the Secretary of the
State Board of Agriculture, and the Sec
rotary OF State, which price is the same
as proviued by article IA of the General
Statues of 1889, and that such lands
shall be sold according to the provisions
of said article IA of the General Stat
utes of 1889.
In testimony whereof, have here
unto set my hand and official seal, at
my office in the capitol building, in the
city of Topeka, this 26th day of April,
A. ID. 1897. VIM. STRYKER,
Supt. of Pub. In. of Kan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

The hot of Summer will soon be here.
To withstand its enervating effects, the
physical condition must be right. You
can attain this by spending a few days
at the Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly
held at Forest Park, June IL to 25, 1897.
Ask agent Santa Fe Route tor infor-
nation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

w. E. Williams and wife departed
yesterday for Indiana where they will
probably locate. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
llams have resided in this county along
time and have sustained many hard.
ships incident to the sparsely settled
western country and they change theiI
location in the hope of lettering them
selves. Our best wishes go with them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Monday was pension day. The old
soldiers were on hand early and had
their vouchers sent out in the afternoon
mail. The only thing to be said against
the pension the average soldier receives
is that it is not as much as the gallant
men deserve
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

One day last week J. G. Post, of King
fisher. president of the bank of King
fisher, stabbed and seriously wounded
D.. K. Cunningham, a lawyer of that
place. The trouble grew out of a dis.
pute over the latter's bank account.
Latest reports say that Cunningham is
in precarious condition.-Woodwa
News
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

According to the newspapers, AN Ohio
husband became the happy father of
seven children not long ago. OF the
seven all lived but one. 1t is to be hop
ed he laid in supply of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, the only sure cure for
Group. Encouragement, colds aud
coughs, and so insured his children
against these diseases. For sale by J..
r. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

A ten days at Island Park, Winfield,
Kan. Educational advantages for all
who wish to avail themselves thereof.
Ask agent Santa Fe Route about rates
for Chautauqua Assembly June Is to
25th, 1897. One fare for round trip via
Santa Fe Route.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

j. o. Hahn says Mrs. Hahn started
last week for Emporia where she will
enter the State Normal School and re-
main until the close of the present term
which occurs about July lst. 1t is her
intention to secure state certificate
and diploma before she finally quits the
institution.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Mr.. Ewalt, who was sent here by the
Badger Lumber Company to succeed c.
L. Bramwell. resigned his position last
week and went back to Pond Greek but
returned again on Monday. When the
company first employed Mr.. Ewalt he
consented to work on q commission but
after coming here and looking over the
ground he concluded that the commis-
sion business in this city was not at
tended with large profits. hence his res
ignation and return to his former town.
When he presented his reasons to the
Badger Lumber Company. they readily
agreed to pay salary in consideration
OF his services and consequently he is
now with US. Mr.. Ewalt took charge
of the lumber business the same day he
arrIyed-on Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

S. V. Cook, of Lehigh, Indian Terri
tory was in the city yesterday and took
dinner with Register of Deeds Geo. C.
Smith. Mr.. Cook has an extensive
ranch in Elwood and Moore townships.
this county, covering 1900 acres. He
contemplates stocking it up this sum-
mer. There is no better place to Craze
than in Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

The ladies of the Cemetery Associa-
tIon will serve ice cream and cake at
the home of Mrs. Ed Youmans Thurs
day afternoon, May 6, from 800 to 200
O'Clock, p. m. An Offering of 10 cents
will be called for to aid the association.
All are cordially invited to attend.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
post office at Medicine Lodge for the
week ending May /, 1897:
VIM. Haun, Mr.. L. T. whitworth,
Mr.. Hugh Owen, Mr.. H. M. Hale,
When calling for these letters please
state that they have been advertised.
T. A. MCCLEAREY. ?. M.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05
NOTICE-EQUALIZATI0N MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of County Commissioners will meet as
board of equalization on the first
Monday IN June, 1897. ALI parties feel
ing themselves aggrieved by high or er-
roneous assessments will be heard at
this meeting.
R. D. GADDIE, County Clerk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Geo. Wells, who has been working
with WIS. Finney the past few months.
left for his home near Cleo, o. T., last
Saturday. If business picks up he will
return in few months. If not, Mr..
Finney says he will run the shop with
out assistance. Mr.. Wells is a first
class workman
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Chal Marshal brought up the Kiowa
boys-Bowers and Faure-charged with
killing the Gregory cow, yesterday.
The boys will be tried at this term of
the district court,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. G. Smith visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Stranathan in
Moore township on Sunday. Mr.. Smith
informs US that Mr.. and Mrs. Strana-
than are being visited by two married
daughtsrs--one from Ohio and one
from Kansas CITY,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Don't forget that the last half of
your '96 tax is due On June 20, 1897. If
your personal tax remains unpaid after
the 10th, warrant will be issued which
will occasion additional costs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

1t is authorltatively announced that
Chester [. Long will control all postof
flee appointments in the Seventh
district. We mention this so that the
aspirants in this county may know just
how to begin to manipulate the wires.
Any applicant who does not stand inn
with Chester might as well withdraw
from the field.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Mayor w. r. Julian and Editor H.
E. Glenn drove up from Kiowa on Sun.
day evening. Mr.. Julian Is still here
and is attending to business in the dis
trict court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

The Christian Endeavor Of the Chris
tian 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, 1897-05-05

The INDEX was favored with pleas
ant call by Chas. +. Bechtel, local San
ia Fe agent at this place. on Monday.
Mr.. Bechtel is pleasant and cordial
gentleman and, though a stranger in
our town, is rapidly cultivating the &C.
quaintance of our citizens. The Santa
Fe company has given this point a good
man and an obliging agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

We call attention this week to the
county clerks notice of the meeting of
the board of equalization. Remember
that this Will be place for you TO have
your assessment corrected.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05
sHERIrrs SALE.
State of Kansas. Barber County, S.:
The Symee Grocery Co.

State of Kansas. Barber County, IS:
The Symes Grocery Co.
L. NJ. Fields, ct al
pY virtue of an execution issued out
~ OF the district court sitting IN and for the
county OF Barber, state Of Kansas, in the
above entitled action, and to me directed,
will on
Saturday the LIST day of May. 1897,
at 2 O'Clock in the afternoon of said day. offer
for sale at public auction, and sell without an
praisement, 10 the highest and best bidder. for
casn In nand, to satisfy said execution. the fol-
mead or stock horses, all ages and sexes, brand
co on IeIt shoulder. or as much of said stock
az VIII satisfy said execution. Sale to take
place atthe Simpson Livery Barn IN the city of
Medicine Lodge. -
Given under my hand ut my once in the
CITY OF Medieine Lodge, in said county this
o. NILS. Sheriff.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Capt. E. G. Grigsby was down from
Elm Mills on Monday to make out and
mail his pension voucher.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Through the kindness of Hon. j. D.
Botkln, congressman at-large. we have
received a quantity Of garden seeds.
We have already distributed quite a
number of packages but have yet a
limited number on hands which we
will be glad to hand to anybody desir.
ing them. First come, first served.
1t is little late in the season but the
seeds are of splendid variety and seem
to be in demand. Come in and get a
package and receive the benefit of Con-
gresham Botkin's kind remembrance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05
CONGRESSMAN HewARD's NEW BOOK

Have you read what Christ Saw"
by Hon. M. w. Howard, Congressman
from Alabama, author of IF Christ
Came to Congress?" SENSATIONAL
StartlIngl The Author threatened
with expulsion from Congress. Send so
cents to the author and get copy.
Address Hon. nv Howard, House of
Representatives, Washington, D. e.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

J.T. Stafford and sister, of Red Oak,
Iowa, arrived in the city on Monday on
a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. P. S. Cheno-
weth. They were old Iowa friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

o. II. Dunbar, of Hazelton, and R.R
Stout, of Cedar township, are in the
city. They are both interested in busi-
ness coming before the district court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05
Cattle Wanted to Pasture.

l am prepared to pasture 400 to 600
head of cattle during the spring and
summer. Good range and plenty of
water. j. A. L0CKAKD,
Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Geo. Parker, a cattle man from near
Alva was 10 the city on Monday and
Tuesday of this week on a deal with
W. W. Standiford. He left yesterday
expecting to buy bunch of stock at
another point but if he can not get it
on the right terms he will probably re-
turn and consummate his deal with
Mr.. Standiford.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

The Warner Sled Lister Cultivator is
a daisy. 1t cultivOtes one, two or three
rows at g time. See the Chase Hard.
ware Co. before they are all gone.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

A. L. Herr came up from Kiowa yes
terday to be on hand at the calling and
setting OF the docket in the district
court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

G. M. Martin returned from trip to
Kansas City OH Friday whittier he had
been to take deposition In the case of
Gordon vs.. A. II. & s. F. Ry. Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Noble u Case are headquarters for
finished lister shears, factory made with
bolts ready to put right onto your lister
for only 1925 eRch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

ALI parties desiring to purchase
school land should read the State Su-
perintendent's order published in this
issue.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

We can furnish the INDEX and To-
peka Advocate both one year for SIPS.
This offer only applies to subscribers
who pay a year in advance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

The ladies' aid society of the Baptist
church will meet with Mrs. Chandler
May 9. Mrs. j. G. Davis, Sec'y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Don't by any clothing until you have
seen those all wool, guaranteed-to. give
satisfaction suits at Glasier & Co.'S
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

For the benefit of the Cresset we will
state that Judge Potes is not member
of the Populist Central Committee.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

One fare for the round trip to ST..
Louis, Mo. Tickets on sale May and
5, good to return May IL. W.. y. Horr,
Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

The merchants to see for Dry Goods,
Clothing and Shoes are Glasier & Co.
Notice their "ad' to the right of this
page.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

HIDES! HIDEs!l HIDEs!ll Bring
them to Schmidt & Gano and receive
highest market price.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Otis Davee was in from the ranch yes.
terday. This is his first trip to the city
since February.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

J. w. Davis, county attorney OF Kio-
wa county, was transacting business in
the city last Thursday and Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

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, 1897-05-05

Attorney Sargent, of Wichita, Is in
attendance at this session of the dis.
trict court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Robt. Bisby and wife are occupying
W. .. Horr's property near the Santa
FA denot.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Attorney j. D. Bradley came over
from Attica to attend to matters in the
district court, yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Mrs. ID. l.. Iford IS being visited by
her mother. Mrs. l.. Il. Akers, of Kio-
wa county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Episcopal services will be held in this
city on next Sunday, May 9th, morning
and evening.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Baker wire runs farther to the pound
than any other. Chase Hardware Co.
handle 1t.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Wal Rouse came in Friday to remain
with his family few days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Did you see the hog fencing at Noble
& CASep 1t is just the thing and cheap
In price.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

The Earnest Workers will meet with
Mrs. Mccoy, Thursday, May 18th. Stel.
la Youmans. Sec.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Died, at her home in d county, Mrs.
Z. Mullen age 46. Mrs. Mullen was a
former resident of Medicine Lodge,
Kas. Mrs. Mullen was highly respected
by all who knew her; she was member
OF the Christian church; leaves a bus
band and two children to mourn her
death. The bereaved family has the
sincere sympathy of their many friends.
-Dolesville Items in Alva Review.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mullen were well known
by the people or this community. Mrs.
Mullen was an invalid for many years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Riley Lake came down from Lake
City yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

w. E. Williams postoffice address is
Holton Indiana at present.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

r. Lumpkin was in from Sharon yes.
terday. He was here on pension bust
ness.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Elwood Glldden Wire, the best in
the market at Noble & Case.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Rackley visited
with relatives in Harper last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

DR.. OIL. Sparks and Uncle Billie Car
roll exchanged houses last Thursday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05
LOCAL NEWS.

Simon Lebrecht returned from Chica-
60 last Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Boardman F. Smith was in from
Coldwater on Monday and yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

The Westfield (Ind.) News prints the
following in regard to an old resident
OF that place: Frank McAvoy, for
many years in the employ of the L., N.
A. & G. Ry. here, says: L have used
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and d.
arrhoea Remedy for ten years or longer
am never without it in my family. l
consider 1t the best remedy Of the kind
manufactured. take pleasure in rec
Ommending it. {" 1t is specific for all
bowel disorders. For sale by j. R.
Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Wheat is looking well though the
acreage is rather small.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

ALI kinds Of seeds at Chase Hardware
Co.'S, In bulk or package.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

j. l.. Pelton was over from Sharon
YESTERDAY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

The central committee meets next
Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05
Gone, but not forgottenl

r. H. Clay was IN from Sexton yes
terday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Fl. Hills, attorney from Emporia, is
in the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

Thcs. Best returned from a trip to
Kansas City on Sunday.