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mother. Mabel's mother is a widow, as
mine is. Strange to say, have never
seen her, and have never entered her
house.
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On general principles, there Is more
money in digging potatoes than In
searching for diamonds.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-18

more than wind does to the supply OF
air that surrounds the earth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-18

In the Nebraska House n bill to extend
the franchise giving women the right TO
vote Mt municipal elections was defeated hr
a vote of 80 to 10. one additional vote
would have adopted the bill.
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CHAPTER ".

L WANTS but six
weeks to Christ
m a s, and t h g
weather is cold and
cheerless. / expect
to have a long
stay at home this
t ! NJ to spend
Christmas there, in
fact. Tomorrow l
am to take tea
with Mabel and her
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on my palm to rub off the fancled con-
tact. He offered to lend me money.
this man. and doubtless has made more
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-18

There are few people who can fill a
place so full that an occasional scandal
cannot creep in.
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LEGAL
BLANKS
for sale at
Enterprise Office:

The following Legal Blanks arc kept
for sale at the ENTERPRISE office, and will
be sent per mail prepaid on receipt OF
price named:
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seldom complain about being unjustly
treated. ....
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,an4ly is generally at the bottom o.
setting an example.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-18

Our stock OF blanks is being constant
" increased II the above list does NOS
contain what you want call on us anyhow.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-03-18

CHURCH OF CHRIST.
" HEv. q, l.. ToNsOS. Pastor.
Preaching ut II u. m. sunday and In the
evening. Sunday School ut 10 a. IN. Prayer
meeting Tuesday evening.
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EXAMINATIONS.

Rules governing the examinations in
Barber county for county diplomas:
Owing to change made by the state
committee we change the dates for
holding the examinations to conform
with their dates.
Examinations shall be given in or
typography, reading, writing. geogra-
ply and physiology on the third Satur-
day in March. and in arithmetic, gram
mar. government and history on the LIST
Saturday in April. Pupils may take
the two examinations in the came year
or in two consecutive years, retaining
all grades made in the first year equal
to or above the required average per
cent. Pupils for graduation shall
make an average of not less than so per
cent. and not fall below 60 per cent. in
any one branch. ALI grades of so or
more may be credited for second years
examination. Neatness, form and COM
position will be taken in consideration
IN grading the papers. All manuscripts
shall be sent to me Immediately after
each examination. The papers will be
graded by board appointed by me.
The places Of holding the examinations
will be announced later.
F. NJ. SHELL, Go. Supt.
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ISABEL ITEMS.

Jacob Blackwelder is not as lonesome as he
has been for the last six weeks. Mrs. b. who
has been visiting friends in Illinois return
ed last Thursday, and friends arranged to give
her surprise. On Friday night about sixty
people quietly invaded their home and
took entire possession of the house in her alb
sence. During her visit In Illinois their daugh
ter-in-law, Mrs. Jennie Blackwelder, has been
the queen of the household and managed the
kitchen. She and Uncle Jake had to be taken
into the secret of the proposed visit and helped
to carry it out. They with much persuasion got
Mrs. B. to visit a sick neighbor and the visit
was prolonged till dark. While she was away
the trespassers drew out the tables and loaded
them with all that appetite could wish, such as
cakes and pies of many kinds, chicken, spare
RIBS, bread, butter, pickles, jellies sauces, sal
ads, ETC., too many varieties to enumerate.
By and by Mr. and Mrs. B. came home and
when they saw the house lighted from top to
bottom and teams hitched around the shed
and barn Mrs. B. said: ut cannot be shippers
camped here; Late and Jennie have got a
party, and they didn't say anything to me
about it." When she came in and so many of
her neighbors met her and grasped her hand
she was surprised and said: "Why I didn't
know had so many friends; and here Jake
and Jennie and the rest knew all about it and
| never told me-" Conversation, supper, and
music filed up the time till about IL o'clock.
then the people began to get their carriages
to depart, feeling that they had spent a very
pleasant evening. Mrs. B. probably believes
that she has $50 many friends" and those who
saw the supper tables will not believe that
people in Kansas are starving. A basket full
of the good things was prepared to send to
l0hn lonlyxra Ia yI,, fe
Commercial College in Winfield.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

On Monday Co. Supt Shell received a
communication signed Taxpayers of
Deerhead School District" protesting
against the using of the school house
for dance on Friday evening. The
letter states that the impression has
gone out that Mr.. Shell has given the
managers of the dance permission to
use the house for this purpose and is to
that extent encouraging and aiding the
proposed event which they 1.-THE pro-
testers) contend will result in the dam
age of the property. Mr.. Shell re.
quests us to state that he has not Civ.
en- anyone permission to use the Deer
head school house nor any other school
house for the purpose of holding a
dance and that he had not even heard
of the forthcoming gathering at that
place. He also asks us to state that
all school property is under the direct
and exclusive control of the school
board and it is their duty to protect it.
The county superintendent has no au-
thority to interfere. If the board per.
mits the abuse of property the taxpay.
ers have remedy through law proceed.
Jugs upon which they can verse them
selves by consulting with the county
attorney.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24
SHARON.

The w. c. T. q. of Sharon will hold a bust
ness meeting on Saturday February 81.
There is not so much sickness here at pres
emit. Mrs. Keith is convalescing slowly. Billy
Brown was able to be out to Sunday school on
Sunday but is not quite in his usual health.
His wife and Grandfather Tatum are mending
slowly but are unable to be out yet.
James A. Rogers will lead the prayer meet
ing at the Baptist church on Wednesday even
ing OF this week and Thomas Griffith win lead
the prayer meeting next week.
Edgar Keith is raising club of subscribers
to the Sunday School Times.
The protracted meeting at the Church of God
win continue during this week. Considerable
interest has been awakened.
Elder Cross was in Sharon on Friday.
Some fields of wheat are showing up little
better since the milder weather set in.
Fruit buds have not enlarged but very little
and some express fear that they are all kill
ed. We have examined some OF the peach
buds and most OF them appear to be all right.
We do not think the apricots are killed yet.
Frank Thomas drove to Sharon on Saturday.
George Poindexter has moved over into dis
frict forty.
There was spelling match In district forty
on Friday night,
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FAIRvIEW.

Our sick folks are about all recovered
but few pupils are absent from school,
among them Eella and Visa Smith.
We understand Elder M. B. Ingle's ap-
pointment will be the 4th of next month.
Walter Cummins, son of the 'Pilgrim
Bard" is visiting at Mr.. W. B. Cum
Minis and among other old neighbors
on the Creek.
Our cOwmen are fencing up the range
in and about the bridge canon country,
also the land south and east of Vest
Cooks place. There is some little diff
ference bttween them but it bids fair to
be amicably adjusted.
Mr.. VIM. Grouse left Tuesday for San
Antonio, Tex. to attend the cattlemen's
convention there.
We record this week one of the most
happy events that has taken place In
our midst for some time-the marriage
or Mr.. VIM. Stranathan and Miss Fan
ME E. Smith which occurred Wednes-
day, February Is, at 2 O'Clock, p. M,
at the residence of the BRIDES father,
Mr.. VIM. Smith. The groom is young
man of energy and ability coupled with
fine personal appearance and good ad.
dress, and richly deserves all the sue
cess and happiness life so layishly holds
out to him. The bride IS the youngest
daughter of Mr.. VIM. Smith and is q
young lady of great taste and refine
ment. who has few equals and no su
periors. She will be sadly missed from
the home and the little social circle she
has so long adorned. Your correspon
| dent joins with their friends in wishing
them all the happiness life can hold oat
to two young people treading its paths
hand in hand with true love AZ theil
guard and guide.
The meeting Wednesday night was
not well attended on account of the
wedding and also the date not beins
properly advertised.
The charivarI party played to an emp
| ty house Wednesday night. The party
possesses the very best talent and mus
ical ability but 1t seems the advance
agent made some mistake.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24
HORTICULTURE.

Following is the program for the
meeting of the Barber County Horticul-
tural Society at Sharon, On March 6, at
Up. m:
Underground Grafting."-Wm. Brown.
protecting Trees and Vines."-J. Pimm.
"Propagating Grapes From CuttiDgs."-M. P
Dewitt.
BEST Varieties of Fruit For This Locality"
BIB. Daugherty. Discussion, John Dunkin.
"Budded Peaches Compared With Seedlings
Jas. Huffaker. Discussion. j. H. Warren.
Preparation of Ground for Orchards. e. C.
Davis. Discussion, NJ. P. Dewitt, John w.
Potes.
Proper Distance and Direction to Plant
Trees. ELIAS Pslton. Discussion, NJ. Lump
kin.
''Tillage of Orchards and Vineyards y. o.
Hahn. Discussion, j. L. Pelton.
BEST Soils for Different Fruits."-Dr. T. W
Davis. Discussion, s. s. Funk.
Pruning Trees and Vines."-C.A. Blackmore
Experience of Members in Buying Nursery
Stock as to T eliability of Different Nursery.
men."-General Discussion.
Report on Lamps."-Secretary.
Miscellaneous Business.
Adjournment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

Last week Sheriff Mills and Consta-
BILE Gano captured two Oklahoma horse
th1eves-Wlllie Hamilton and Mike
Berry. aged about 20 years. The boys
had been in town about ten days before
their arrest and their actions were not
such as to excite suspicion although
Hamilton had been sent to the reform
school from this county some time ago
for the same offense which he is held
for now. Berry gave his name as Tom
Watkins and his right name was not
known until Wednesday when an officer
from King6sher arrived to place him
under arrest. When he arrived, how
ever, Berry had flown and 1t was found
that he had sold his stolen horse the
day before to Mart Updegraff for the
sum of $40. The officer took Hamilton
with him the next day and left instruc-
tions for the arrest of Berry If he should
be found. 1t happened that on Thurs
day Mart and Alpha Updegraff saw
Berry riding through the southwest
part or town and Constable Gano
wasat once notified who lmmedi-
| ately made the arrest. Berry tried
to resist but was soon overcome and
lodged in jail. On Friday he made an
attempt to escape Jail by means of a
leather key which he had cut out of his
shoe sole but Sheriff Mills got onto his
racket and locked him into cell until
the officer returned from Kingisher to
claim the prisoner. which was on Sat
urday. The boys are confirmed crimi-
nails and will no doubt 60 to the peni-
Tertiary. The horse which Berry rode
when arrested belonged to a man al
Medford, o. T. This was learned by a
telegram received from Marshal Lane
OF Kiowa on Thursday evening.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

STRAYED:-I have at my place, nine
miles southeast of Medicine Lodge, a
bay mare with dark name and tail, with
small saddle. The mare got into my
pasture on Saturday night, February
20, 1897. A card was attached to the
saddle bearing the following inscrip-
ton: please let this horse go. 1t be-
longs one mile west and two north of
Hazelton." The owner can have the
mare by calling at my place and paying
for this notice and cost of keeping.
E. W. URTON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

1t was the pleasure of the writer to
be in Topeka portion of last week to
witness the operation of our legislative
machinery and to hear an address to a
JOINT session of the legislature by the
Hon. w. j. Bryan. The legislature, In
our opinion, is composed of some of the
most brainy men in the state and the
Populist side is industrlously and earn
estly striving to enact some wholesome
legislation although they are being
hindered in every conceivable way by
the republican minority. Representa-
tive Patton of this county is hard at
work and is always on duty. He Is a
hard worker and if the legislature fails
to do its duty it will not be any fault Of
his. Senator Titus of Harper county
and this senatorial district is recogniz.
ed as one of the leaders in the Senate
Chamber and his influence and indus
try in that body reflect great credit on
himself as well as on the party he rep
resents. The Populist party is repre-
sented by other good workers but can
dor compels to say that there are some
who could apply themselves more strict.
ly to business and to such as these is
largely due the fact that 80 little legisla-
tive work has yet been done. But we
have been assured that the matters of
railroad reformation, reduction in stock
yards charges and the school book CUES.
ton, will be attended to even il the
legislature must remain in session a
month or more without pay. That
this Is the wish of fully ninety per cent,
if not all, of the Populist legislators
there is no doubt and we hope that the
matters mentioned, if nothing else,
will receive the attention and legisla-
tive action which is and has hereto
fore been demanded. If the legislature
takes the right steps it Will prove its
sincerity as well as that of its party
and all will be smooth sailing two years
hence. The speech by Hon. w. j.
Bryan before the legislature on Friday
evening was good thing well said al
the right time. He impressed upon the
minds of the legislators the Importance
OF redeeming campaign pledges and his
talk had good effect. Bryan is the
orator of the age and his honesty, his
logic, his fairness and his personal bril-
nancy shine out of his very counte
nance to such an extent as to challenge
the admiration Of all without regard t.
party affiliation. His speech was com
mended and applauded by many repub
hcans because OF its sound argumen,
and logic. His address was undoubt
edly benefit to the legislature.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

Dick Kelley, our original Dick, who
has been in all the principal cities of
the south and east since leaving, paid
his old home, Kiowa, visit the last of
last week. To say his many friends
were glad to grasp his hand again in
good fellowship, does not near express
1T. Major Lemont was the "ticklest''
man in town. Dick left Sunday fol
Jacksonville, Florida, where he has a
good position on one of the leading pa.
pers In the south. G. E. Grouse sold
a span Of young driving horses last
week to party from Kingman county
for $100.-Kiowa Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

The Willing Workers will give a 50
cial on March at the residence of Mrs
w. w. Stamford for the benefit OF the
Christian church. Special effort has
been made to arrange program of mu
sic rendered by the male Quartette
Messrs. Withers and Gibbs, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Clarence Sparks OF
the violin also an anthem and quar-
tette. Admission ten cents at the door
which will include ice cream, cake and
coffee. Everyone cordially invited
Mrs. Noble, Sec'Y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

The Kansas City Star of February 1e
contained large size portrait of Hon
VIM. Garrison, our old friend and ex
representative. MIR. Garrison is recog.
nlzed as the leader of the Oklahoma
legislature and his work is rapidly
bringing him into national prominence
We hope to see the time when his voice
will be heard in the halls of congress
for there are few ADLER and better men
than Col. Garrison.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

We want few good men to sell
"Bell's New Township Map of Kan
sas." 1t is compiled from the latest
official survey, revised to Dec. 1st, and
should be IN every home. Honest,
hardwOrking men can make $50 to 500
a month above expenses. Terms most
liberal. Prices to correspond with the
hard times. Write for full particulars
to w. l.. Bell & Co., Map Engravers,
9Th and Walnut streets, Kansas City,
Missouri
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

Mr.. Ward l.. Smith. of F'redericks-
town. Mo-, was troubled with chronic
diarrhoea for over thirty years. He
had become fully satisfied that it was
only question of a short time until he
would have to give up. He had been
treated by some of the best physicians
in Europe and America but got no per-
manent relief. One day he picked up a
newspaper and CHANGED to read an ad-
vertisement of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He
got bottle of it. the first dose helped
and its continued use cured him. For
sale by j. r. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

Mrs. S. 2. Coan and Miss Leila
Specie will leave the latter part of this
week for Brookfield, Mo-, where Mr..
Coan has concluded to locate and 90
into the hardware business. Mr.. and
Mrs. Coan and Miss Specie will be
missed from the social circles of Medi-
cine Lodge. The latter's departure
will be especially lamented by certain
young gentleman and if he is not paci-
fed soon we fear we shall be compelled
to look for another compositor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

A few months ago, Mr.. Byron Every,
of Woodstock, was badly afflicted with
rheumatism. His right leg was swol-
len the full length, causing him great
suffering. He was advised to try Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. The frst bottle
of it helped him considerably and the
second affected cure. The 25 and so
cent sizes are for sale by J. B. Young
Drug Co.
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3. w. URToN

In yesterdays mail we received
some very ludicrous clippings sent US
by Commissioner Walker. The clip
pings were sent to Henry by brother
in Kentucky who it seems IS still in
the mire of party prejudice and moss
backlsm. He ought to come out to en-.
llghtened Kansas and allow Henry to
teach him some of the principles Of
free government. The articles in ques-
ton refer to the action of Kansas in
electing Populist senator anu other
Populist officers. We will give them
space with comment next week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

Correspondents should not fall into
the habit of including advertisements
for merchants of their respective local
tiles in their correspondence. We can
not give fee advertising to merchants
of our own town, much less to those of
distant towns. 1t merchants desire to
advertise inform them of the advan.
tages our columns afford and instruct
them to apply to us for terms.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

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. use Oxygen.
DIR. S. KOCIELL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

From everywhere come words OF
praise for Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy. ALLOW me to congratulate you on
the merits of your Remedy. 1t cured
me of chronic bronchitis when the doc
tor could do nothing for me.'-Chas.F F.
Hemel, Toledo, o. For sale by j. R
Young Drug Company.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

N. Is. Blanton has written US another
letter in which he makes further OBJ
jections to Senator Campbell's treasury
note bill but since the bill has been
defeated in the senate further discus.
sion at this time is not necessary. A
majority of the members of the state
senate agreed with Mr.. Blanton as to
the effect of such law.
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terest, increasing sales prove our pr
leadership in the Southwest.

Here are prices that will do it:
Brookhaven Domets, regular price 1Oc for SIC
India Cashmere. 81 inch reg price Ice for 1Oc
Fine Figured Sateen 81 in. reg price I5c for ia
Brocsde Worsteds, q inch reg price 1Sc for I2c
Novelty Worsteds, % inch reg price zoe for 13c
Half-wool Henrietta "a in reg price zoe for 15c
Novelty Worsteds, AZ inch reg price Csc for &c
Fancy W'st'd Suitings 36in.reg price 35c for 25c
Arabesque Suitings. 36 in. reg price 35c for 25c
Silk finish Henrietta all wool 80 inches wide
regular price SOC for 32c.
All wool Serge 46 inch reg price CSC for &c
46 inch reg price 75c for SOC
case best Ind. blue prints reg price &c for Sc
AND THERE ARE OTHER
Departments just grooming under the weight
of their bargain bidding. No halfway meas
ures at this house when it comes to making
the bargain fur fly. Every department must
do its duty and so from the many good things
of life that are here at your disposal, the fol-
lowing are selections:
10th Century Corsets, regular roc, our price Acc
Vaseline, &c
Celluoid Side Combs, latest novelties, SC
Hair Curriers', 6, and inches. 3. 4 and sc
OF Bottle Best Sewing Machine Oil, &c
25c Bottle Gilt Edge Shoe Polish, lie
and 1Oc tablets for Sc
&c Pencils for %
xxx Envelopes per package, Sc
Good Clothes Brush for lOc
25c Tooth Brush for loo
Sewing Cotton, 4c
Sewing Silk, 40
Ladies Shirt waists, 25c
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

Aug. LanhoTst, who has been car re-
pairer for the Santa Fe at this point fol
several years, has been changed to Ar
kansas City for duty. He departed on
Monday and his family will follow in q
short time. This takes another good
family from Medicine Lodge. The IN
DEx wishes them success In their new
location.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

John Harding has been engaged at
baling hay for Joe Gibson at Isabel for
the past woek and is still at work. The
hay is of nice quality and Mr.. Gibson
is having no trouble is disposing of it.
John is good had at the business and
Mr.. Gibson is fortunate is securing his
servi ces.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

Otis Coyle, Am Lawrence and fami-
lies departed last Wednesday for Neo-
desha, Kans., to make that their future
home. They are good citizens and we
regret their departure. May they pros
per in their new location.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

Mrs. c. E. Briggs has been employed
by the school board of this district to
assist In our city schools during the re-
naming portion of the term. She has
charge of the grade which has been re-
Gently added to Prof. Messerley's room.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

Glasier & Co, can sell you a fine hat
out Of new stock just received at less
than any competitor, here or at any
town in the county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-02-24

The Hard Times Social at the Har-
mon room last Thursday was we'll at
tended and the proceeds were reas on
ably large. j. w. Thompson, of the
INDEX force, and Miss Leila Specie
were unanimously elected as the hard
est turnout on the grounds.