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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

The newly elected clerk of Kiowa
township must have been awful hungry
for office. He made demand for the of
flee as soon as he was elected and quail
flied. OF course, the outgoing clerk
was anxious to turn the Office over to
him. 1t is customary for township Of
ficers to begin their terms the first of
the new year, but in this instance the
appetite was so great that he couldn't
wait
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29
PUBLICATION NOTICE-school Land.
State of Kansas. Barber County. In the Pro-
bate Court of said county.
PUBLIC NOTICE of hearing of application

State of Kansas, Barber County. In the Pro-
bate Court of said county.
PUBLIC NOTICE of hearing of application
to purchase school lands.
Public notice is hereby given that the under.
signed Aylmer j. Hammers has duly filed in
the Probate Court in the County of Barber. in
the State of Kansas. his verified petition stat
ing therein that he has settled upon the fol-
lowing described school land situate in the
County of Barber. ID the State of Kansas
namely: ne4 of section 80. township 80
range IA, west of the 9th p. m. and has resid
ed on said land continuously for period ex'
ceeding six months Immediately prior to the
appraisement thereof, and has permanently
improved said land to the amount of at least
$4,000, and that said improvements consist OF
a permanent dwelling and other improve
ments showing an intention to make per.
mauent home thereof, and that said land has
been duly appraised at the gum or $4,000 and
that said Improvements of the undersigned
have been duly appraised at the amount OF
tofore taken any school land to the amount
of one quarter section under the provisions
of any Act of the Legislature of the State OF
Kansas.
And public notice is also given that the I'M
dersigned expects to prove bis said settlement
and improvements on said land above deecrib-
ed by the following witnesses, namely. George
Eckert residing at Sexton, Kansas. and
william Crews, residing at Sexton, Kansas,
and that his said petition asking that he be
allowed to purchase the said land will be
Court room in the County Court House in the
in the City of Medicine Lodge In Barber Coun-
ty, Kansas. on the Ind day of December. A.
ID. 1899. at O'Clock p of said day or SO soon
Court. the said time having been fixed by the
order of said Court as the time of such hear
ing; and ct such time and place the under
signed will ask that he be allowed to purchase
Dated Nov. 81. A. D.. 1899.
AYLMER J. HAMMERS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29
KNIGHTS OF PYrH1As.

At their meeting on Monday nigh,
Delphia Lodge K. of p, elected the
following officers:
Chancellor Commander, j Il. Holmes
Vice Chancellor, q. c. Herr.
Prelate, F r. Hayes.
Keeper of Records and Seal, c. S
Heskelt.
Master of Excheqner. James Dobbs
Master of Finance. Waldron Chase
Master at Arms, Tbos. Kinney.
Tuner Guard, E. IL. Williams.
Outer Guard, F. r. Ellis.
Master of Work, Robt. Mounsey.
Graud Representative, G. a. Hib
bard.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

w. G. Osborn and Felix Ref called
yesterday and asked us TO state that
the Farmers Institute heretofore ad-
vertlSed TO take place at the Doles
school house has not been declared off
and that E. +. Thompson who adyer-
tises similar meeting in this city is
doing so without any authority. Mr.
Osborn submits the following commu-
nicatiOn touching on the matter:
EDS. INDEX: After the annual
school meeting in district 76 the citi
zens of our township organized an Ag-
rlcultural Club. The officers elected
were Jared Hoag, president; E. F.
Thompson, secre .ary; w. G. Osborn,
corresponding secretary. 1t was the
agreement to hold farmers Insti
tute according to circular we had
Since that time We have held meetings
occasionally and have the arrange
ments we'll under way to hold an insti-
tute at the Doles school house on De-
cember 22nd. We are surprised to see
in the INDEX and CresSet a meeting
announced for your city ON same date
and the same speaker, Prof. Cottrell of
the state agricultural college, billed.
[ sincerely hope that your paper and
the Cresset are not parties to plan to
deprive us of our speaker and keep him
in town on that day.
DR.. iPepOOn has been elected secretary
vice E. F. Thompson who has quit.
w. G.. OSBORN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

William Brown, of Barber county,
one Of the wide awake Populists and
progressive farmers of Sharon town
ship, was In the city Tuesday, report
ing all well il: Barber county along the
lines of development. Mr.. Brown is
an ex- confederate soldier that mlgrat-
ed from Georgia to Kansas at the close
of the war. recognizing the thing set
tied, removed his political disabilities
and went to work on fine quarter sec
ton of Kansas land. He believes that
Kansas is alright.-Attica item in
Harper Advocate
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

MCCOY-BROwN-Mr. Dale S. McCoy
and Miss Lillian NJ. Brown, both OF
Elm Mills towship, were granted mar
riage license on Saturday by Probate
Judge Lacy and their happy marriage
is doubtless consummated at this writ
ing. There are none who more richly
deserve success and happiness than this
estlmable couple and we take pleasure
in joining with their numerous friends
in extending our heartiest congratula.
lions and good wishes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29
PUBLICATION NOTlCE-School Land.
State of Kansas. Barber County. In the Pro.
bate Court of said county.
PURIIC NOTICE of hea ring of applicatiou


to purchase school lands.
Public notice is hereby given that the under
signed William B. Hammers has duly filed In
the Probate Court In the County Of Barber, in
the State of Kansas, his verified petition stat
ing therein that he has settled upon the fol-
County of Barber, in the State Of Kansas.
namely: The northeast quarter a. of sec. 36,
in township 80, south of range IA, west of the
9th p. M, and has resided on said land contin-
uousIy for period exceeding six months inn
mediately prior to the apprafsement thereof.
and has permanently improved said land to
the amount of at least 500 90, and that said
Improvements consist OF q permanent dwell
ling and other improvements showing an in
tention to make q permanent home thereof,
the sum OF $4,000 and that said improve
mente of the undersigned have been duly APP
praised at the amount OF $465.00 and that the
undersigned has not heretofore taken any
school land to the amount Of one quarter sec
ton under the provisions Of any Act of the
Legislature of the State of Kansas
And public notice is also given that the I'M
dersfRned expects to prove his said settlement
and improvements on said land above de-
scribed BY the following witnesses. namely:
and William Crews, residing at Sexton,
Kansas, and that hts said petition ask
ing that he be allowed to purchase the
said land Will be heard by the said Probate
Court In the Probate Court room in the Conn
~ Court House in the City of Medicine Lodge
ia Barber County. Kansas, on the End day OF
December. A. D.. 1889, at O'Clock D. m. of said
day. or so soon thereafter a. the same can be
heard by said Court, the said time having
been fixed By the order Of said Court a. the
place the undersigned win ask that he be al
io nsse to I purchase J, s 8 ,i lSPd.
William B. Hammers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

The Southwest Kansas Teachers AS
sociatIon will hold its annual session
at Wichita, December and 2. Teach
ers who can spare the time should at
tend. You will receive more than val
ue for your time and money. Reduced
rates on ali railroads. All who are GO
ing should report the fact to the coun-
ty superintendent as we desire to leave
here in a body.-Supt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

II had dyspepsia tifty-seyen years
and never found permanent relief till I
used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Now /
am well and feel like new man,
writes s. j. Fleming, Murray, Neb. 1t
is the best digestant known. Cures all
forms of indigestion. Physicians ev.
erywhere prescribeit. J. r. Young
Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29
8EGGS CHER RY
COUGH SYRUP
CURES.

Not minute need be wasted n CIR
ing your cold if you take BE0uS
CHERRY COUGH SYRUP. 1t acts the
quickest and surest of any known REM
edy. No matter how bad you cough, yor
IAN sleep if you take this remedy.
Sold by J. r. Young Drug Go.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Samuel Strauderman was pronounced
insane In Probate Court yesterday.
This Is the second time he was tried.
He was discharged from the insane
asylum last June and pronounced cured.
He formerly lived in Elm Mills town.
ship, but now resides in McAdoo.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

A farmer way out in Oregon writing
to the publishers of Horse Book, adver-
tIsed in this issue, says, IL have read a
number of books On the horse; some of
them were large and of high price, but
Bicycle Horse Book did me more real
good than any of them" The price is
so cents, free by mail; address the pub
fishers, Wilmer Atkinson Co., Phila-
delphia.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Carter Best arrived from England
last week to visit his brother and sister
and to attend to business matters. He
is shareholder in the Best Bros. Gyp-
sum Cement mill corporation against
which Tim Clark has brought a dam
age suit for 81 10000.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

will be in Medicine Lodge, December
2Sth in the afternoon and ON the goth
in the forenoon. Inquire at the Grand
Hotel. All chronic and special diseas-
es successfully treated. Cure guaran-
teed. The doctors can tell what your
disease or affection is without asking
any questions. Consultation free.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

The small buyer gets fair deal at
Garrison's feed store as we'll as those
who buy carload lots. He will sell you
a nlckel's worth as cheerfully as though
you bought a ton, and always gives full
weight. Give him your business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Down on the border OF Oklahoma in
Barber county. a SIr. Haun wanted to
get bis son and heir out early. The boy
had habit of answering ''yessir" and
going to sleep again. On this occasion,
last week, Mr.. Haun, to make no mis-
take. called the boy. got the ''yessirn
and then slid up stairs, turned down
the covers and gave the person there a
good sound spanking. 1t happened
that on that night the hired girl bad
been given the boys room. When the
tumuIt was over the old man sat down
behind the barn and drafted a written
apology to the hired girl.-Wichita Ea-
gle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

The entertainment at this opera
house tonight will begin early so that
the little folks will not be detained too
long before recitations, songs. etc. For
this reason it is hoped that the public
will come as early as possible.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

II wouldn't be without DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve for any consldera-
tion," writes Thos. b. Rhodes, Center
field. o., infallble for piles, cuts,
burns and skin diseases. Beware of
counterfei.s. J. r. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Elias Ielton, of Sharon. made us a
friendly call last FRIDAY. He regrets
very much that he did not get an OPP
portunity to go with the 44th u. 5. V.
to the Philippines. He says there were
thirteen more in his company than
were needed and it happened to fall
to his lot to be counted out. He
has the honor to wear the blue, howev-
er, and has received pay for his time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

g. w. Selby resigned his position as
teacher of the Pixley school last week,
and Ernest Taylor has been employed
to complete the term. Mr.. Selby is
teaching in the western part of the
county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Our cattlemen will be a trifile suspi-
cious hereafter when stranger comes
to town to buy cattle. They will in
vestigate before going to the trouble to
get up special dinners and showing
him over the country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Oklahoma City got S25, 900 of An
drew Carnegie's money to go toward
erecting public library building. 1t
is now In order for her denizens TO laud
the king to the skies
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

We notice in last weeks Kiowa Re-
view that w. G.. Bristow was there last
week. w. G. has been figuring on en-
gaging in the hotel business in either
Kiowa or Anthony but has so far failed
to make a deal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Judge GIllett arrived from kingman
yesterday and is holding an adjourned
term of court this week. The Potter
tax matter is one of the important
cases that will be tried.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

A letter from w. E. Williams OH Sat-
urday states that he is in the Soldiers
home at Marion, Indiana, taking treat
ment in the hospital. His Barber coun-
ty friends hope that the treatment may
prove successful.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Don't be afraid. My big Flour and
Feed sign at south room Cook block
will not fall on you. It is put there to
stay, but my Flour and Feed are NOV
ing for my prices are just and weights
guaranteed. s. p. GARRISON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Heating stoves are cheaper now than
they will be later. Call on III. H. Case
at once while the assortment is large
and get your choice. He has a large
SnnnlV
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

All members of Fidelity Lodge a. O
U. w. are requested TO be present Fri.
day night, Dec. /. Work IN both de
grees and election of officers. J. w
Singer. recorder.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Lagrippe, with its after effects, annu-
ally destroys thousands of people. 1t
may be quickly cured by One Minute
Cough Cure, the only remedy that pro-
duces immediate results in coughs,
colds, Group, bronchitis, pneumonia
and throat and lung troubles. 1t pre-
vents consumption. j. Il. Young
Drup Co
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

We are in receipt of copy of The
College Outward" new publication
IN Harper. Elder NJ. B. Ingle, former
ly of this city, is one of the editors.
We gladly TX"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

JUST RECEIVED. One car load of
Minnesota Potatoes, one car of Flour,
one car of corn chop. Get our prices
before you buy. Sol LEBRECHT
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Geo. holland, Rockland, O.. says.
my wife had piles forty years. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salye cured her.
1t is the best salve in America" 1t
heals everything and cures all skin d.
seases. j. r. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

The weather finally cleared on Sun
day. We had more than weeks rain
and considerable feed has been ruined.
The farmers who have wheat sown are
smiling. Kansas never witnessed a
nicer fall rain.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Tim Clark returned from Alya on
monday. He went down one day last
week with the expectation of securing
q place on H. E. Mobiles new brick
building but when he got there he
found that it was being built by a con-
tractor of Kansas City and only union
labor was employed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

A. B. Wilkins has been kept out of
the store for the most part of the past
two weeks by sickness. He is just be-
ginning to be able to get out.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Remember WoOdward's special sales
on Saturdays and Mondays. 10 pounds
granulated sugar for 81. and other
goods at propOrtionate reductions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

The Southwestern Collegian, publ
cation in pamphlet form, is late arriv-
al on our exchange table. It is pub
lished by students of the Southwest
Kansas (Winfield) College. We note
with pleasure that j. w. Thompson,
formerly of this city, is its business
manager.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

The Topeka Capital has the republi.
can majority of Barber county too high
The Capital puts it at 106 1t is S8.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

GRINDING-I am now prepared to
grind feed and thresh kaffir corn and
cane seed. Mill runs every Saturday.
SAMUEL MADDEN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

CT. w. Cowden writes from Pleasant
Hope, Mo-, to change his address from
Hazelton to that place. This is the
Der county. When he returns the next
time he will stay for good. A man
can't live contentedly anywhere else
after he has become attached to Barber
county. Kasnas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

&. W. Kidd is improving at this
writing. On Sunday his condition was
very serious and there was great doubt
of his recovery.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29
ADVERTISED LETTERs.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
post Office at Medicine Lodge for the
week ending Nov. Is, 1899:
G.. H. Smith.
When calling for these letters please
state that they have been advertised.
j. N. TITUS, 2. NJ.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

DR.. w. Wixon, Italy Hill, n. Y,
says, Il heartily recommend One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t gave my wife i'm
mediate relief in suffocating asthma y
Pleasant 20 take. Never fails to quickly
cure all all coughs, colds, throat and
lung troubles. J. r. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

5. Il. Hardy has received another loi
of Crescent FlOur-the best brand OIL
earth. 1t makes the best bread.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Wood ward can't be exceled in low
prices for calico. The regular Z and S
cent goods is going at cents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

You can get all kinds of heating
stoves at H. H. Cases. He can show
you something nice. Call.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

See Woodward tor boots and shoes.
lie has made specially low prices on
this class of goods for the next few
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Last week the Santa Fe put up new
steel water tower. The old wooden
tank has served its time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Otis Lorton and family returned
home from their visit to Mound City
yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

II. 7. Woodward has all kinds an6
all sizes of grips and telescopes. His
prices are low on this class of goods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

The willing workers Will meet with
Mrs. Ed. Youmans, Wednesday after
noon, Dec. 9Th. Sec
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

The Wichita Eagle says that Ralph
at Washington few days ago and
found nearly all the judges sleeping
while case was in progress.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

A medicine vender was IN town on
Saturday but the atmosphere was not
conducive to big business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Mrs. f. E. Read returned Monda,
from visit with her sister, Mrs
Grouse, in Woods county, Oklahoma.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Union Thanksgiving services will bt
held at the Christian church tomorrow
at IL a. m. Rev. Funk will preach.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

For SALE-WIndmill with water
tank. selfbinder and sulky plow.
SAMUEL MADDEN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Remember the school entertainment
at the Opera House tonight.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Miss Rose Arterburn visited at Edo
RADIO last week, returning on Monday
of this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Rev. w. A. Cain will preach at the
Sharon M. E. chapel next Sunday at 8
p. m.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29
Woodward handles . complete line of
choice groceries and makes low prices
to every body.
WAHHIH0.

Hunters are hereby notified that
hunting aud fishing are positively for
hidden on any lands owned or control
led by me. GEORGE T. KNIGHT.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Postmaster Titus had his flag at half
mast on Saturday. 1t was the day of
the funeral of Vice President Hobart.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

S. K. w. Field will pay highest mar
ket price for fat hogs delivered at the
stock yards MOuday. Dec. 4th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Rev. l.. l.. Swan, of Kingman, held
services at the Episcopal church In this
city on Sunday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Jno. lluallen handles all kinds Of con-
dictionaries and baked stuffs. Patron
ize him. His prices ere lowest,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Frank Reed and Gus Schmidt have
formed partnership as cattle firm.
They do not buy and sell on commits
sion but deal in their own stuff exclus-
lively and make speciality of handling
nalUpS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Rev. j. w. Funk visited with his
family in Wichita last week, returning
Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Don't fail TO attend the school enter
talDment at the opera house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29
LOCAL NEWS.

Mrs. A. w. Smith is gradually i'm
proving.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

II. II. Case has just received a cal
of Birdsell Feed Wagons.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29
One or more of the

One or more of the ex-
pert physicians and sur
geOns of the medical staff
of the Chicago Curative
Institute, who have been
making monthly visits to
sharper and adjoininIng
committees the mast 9 wears
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

.. b. -four is the best on the market.
Woodward sells it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1899-11-29

Wilkins is exclusive agent for An
thony Flour. Try it and you will use
no other.