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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

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-
celient 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 Eldridge 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, and Eugene
Hinckley and G. l.. Weller good in their
respective roles.-Wichita Daily Eagle
The Eldfidge Players will appear a,
the Opera House in this city on Friday
and Saturday nights, March 10 and 20
Admission 10, 30 and 80 cents. Go an6
| hear them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
First Published Mch 10, 1897.
sHERIFF's SALE.
No. 426

State of Kansas. Barber County, SIS:
N. ". Sample, Plaintiff,
George E. Bacon. Defendant.
DY virtue of an execution issued out
d 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
Monday the 18th day OF April. 1897,
at two O'Clock in the afternoon of that day
at the front door of the courthouse, in the city
of Medicine Lodge, Barber county. Kansas,
offer at public sale, and sell, without appraise-
ment to the highest and best bidder, for cash
in hand, to satisfy esid execution
all the right, title and interest
whatsoever. of the above named de-
PENDANT and of all persons claiming under
him, In and to the following described tracts,
pieces and parcels of land. lying and situate
in Barber county, and state of Kansas to-wit:
Lot three and the east half of the northwest
quarter and the northeast quarter of the
southwest gu arter Of section six 90, township
thirty-four t34). south, In range fifteen 15l,
west OF the 9th p. N. =
Together with all and singular the
tenements, Entertainments and appurtenances
thereunto belonging or in anywise appurtain-
| ing.
Given under my hand at my Office in the
city of Medicine Lodge, in said county. this
sth day Of March. 1897.
%. MILLS. Sheriff.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

1.-The hand that rocks the cradle
molds the world" A mothers meet
Ing will be held at the w. G. I. u.
rooms on March Is. The meeting Will
be led By Mrs. n. A. Cook, and will
commence at 3 O'Clock, p. m. All moth
ers are earnestly Invited. The won
derful meeting in Washington last
month held By mothers should be a
stimulus to every parent.
Mrs. w. A. CAIN, Pres.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

After the big fire at Cripple Creek, I
took very severe cold and tried many
remedies without help, the cold only
becoming more settled. After using
three small bottles of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. both the cough and
cold left me, and in this high altitude
it takes merltorious cough remedy to
do any good.-G. B. Henderson, editor
Daily Advertiser. For sale by j. r
Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

VIM. Palmer returned from Brook
field, Mo. last Wednesday. He saw s..
z. Coan while there and says that Mr..
Coan has not yet closed the deal for the
purchase of hardware store but it is
almost certain that he will. He is fig
uring with several parties. Mr.. Pal
mer says that Brookheld is a thriving
city and thinks Mr.. Coan will be sue
cessful if ne goes into business at that
place.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
SHARON.

Fruit buds are swelling and major
ity of them appear to be uninjured.
There was good rain on Thursday
morning and the ground is moist and in
good condition for blowing.
Grass is starting nicely.
Tom Bernard and Tad Dunkin went
rabbit hunting on Thursday tut the
rabbits did not show up.
Mrs Watson was quite sick a few
days last week but is convalescing.
John Dunkin made wire trellis for
his grape vines last week.
Mrs. Swain is visiting with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop, who reside
| in the strip.
The Barber County horticultural So
ciets held a very interesting meeting al
Sharon on Saturday. Some very useful
information was given. The next meet
ing will be held at Sharon on the hrs,
Saturday in April.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Some time during the next month L..
Colvin Will begin a night class III chem
istry in consequence of request by
several of his friends lie will accommO
Odate as many as wish TO take a course.
The cost wilt be small and all who join
the class will be amply repaid. Mr..
Colvln is one of the best pharmacists in
the state and is consequently wei read
on chemistry.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
NEWS FROM ABROAD.

We observe that a Medicine Lodge
citizen has shipped golden eagle to a
friend at Ottawa which measured seven
feet from tip to tip of its wings. This
is pretty good for a county which de-
clared for silver at the last election
Linn County Republic.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

After having been confined to the
house tor eleven days with rheumatism
aud paying out SIS in doctor bills with
out benefit, Mr.. Frank Dolson of SauIt
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. B.
Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

A business man is not the most pa
tlent creature in the world. He can
not wait to hear any long drawn out
story of the cause of his ailment. He
doesn't care two straws about fine
spun theory of how he should treat
himself. He may be predisposed to
scrofula or consumption. THAT" he
will tell you, has nothing to do with
the case" He wants to be well. If he
can be cured, write out a prescription
and send in your bill. So, here's the
first part of the proposition: DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is a
microbe hunter and killer Many per-
sons of scrofulous blood encourage the
| breaking out of uusightIy sores, to pre-
vent the disease going to the lungs
There is no need of this state of dread
discomfort. Purify the blood. Il car
be done. Golden Medical Discovery
will cure So per cent of all consumptiye
cases, also of all other lingering bron
chial, throat and lung diseases.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

The Willing Workers will meet with
Mrs. McClearey Wednesday afternoon.
March 10. All members of the society
and also the members of the church are
requested to attend as there is especial
business to be attended to. Mrs. No
BILE. Secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

c. IL. Blackford called and plunked
down two dollars on subscription on
Saturday. Mr.. Blackford and family
moved to town last week and are occu
pying the Noah property opposite the
cOurI house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
Notice Of Appointment.

State of Kansas, Barber county, IS:
In the matter of the estate of Luther Gar
land. deceased, late of Barber County, Kans.
Notice Is hereby given, that On the 4th day
of Feb, A. ID. 1897, the undersigned was. by
the Probate Court OF Barber County. Kansas
duly appointed and qualified as administrator
Of the estate of Luther Garland. late of Bar
Der County. deceased. All parties interested,
in said estate will take notice and govern.
themselves accordingly.
JOSEPH G. CIzrros. administrators.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

r. Mckenzie was down from McAdoO
township on Monday and favored the
INDEX with a short call. Mr.. MeKen-
zie was here on private business but ac-
commodated the assessor Of McAl0o
township by taking the assessors books
out with HIM, thus saving several dol
lars to Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Mrs. 4. d Shaw received telegram
last Wednesday, stating that her moth
er in New York, Mrs. j 4. Simmons,
was dangerously sick. Mrs. Shaw and
the baby left for New York the same
afternO0n.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

We go to press before learning who
the successful parties at the Demorest
contest at the court house last night
are. Particulars will be given in our
next,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
NEW SAMPLES RECEIVED.

l 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, 1897-03-10

On Sunday Mrs. Shaw telegraphed to
her husband, A. u. Shaw, that her
mother, Mrs. p A. Simmons, died fif-
teen minutes after she Mrs: Shaw ar
rived at her parents home in New
York. Mrs. Summons was at one time
a citizen of Medicine Lodge and was
highly respected. Her friends in this
city deeply mourn her death.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

The greatest danger from La Grippe
is of its resulting IN pneumonia. II
reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain Cough Remedy taken.
all danger will be avoided. Among the
tens of thousands who have used this
remedy for la grippe, we have yet TO
learn of single case having resulted
in pneumonia. which shows conclusively
that this remedy is a certain preventive
of that dread disease. 1t viii effect a
permanent cure in less time than any
other treatment. The 25 and 80 cent
sizes for sale by J. r. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

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, Kas.
Address, G. w. ALLENDORPH,
Tawranpa Kan
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Ladies fine Dongola 81 Shoe, now s139
The above are latest Coin toe, lace or button.
Undershirts, regular 65 cent, now 40 ct
20 now Is ct
Canton Flannel Drawers reg. roc, now 45ct
" zoe, now 25ct
Grain Heavy Boots, reg. $3.50 now s195
Kip 1915 now s175
Duck Coats, former price SLIGO to 1925.
now 81 % to 1928
Have above In both short coats andOvercoats.
Closing above winter Goods at less than cost.
lst Grade GranLIGted Sugar NOT No. p
20 lbs S1.OO
All kinds Of package Coffee 16 % cts pkg.
IL Bars any Kind of washing Soap, 80 cts.
Teas from &c to ACC per 10.
Sagaincs. per can, 3 cents.
Navy Beans b lbs 800.
Newton Flour, witch is guaranteed, cheap
o. any on the Market. Try it.
Flour sItcrs usually sold at sec now for l5c
Coal lloss 35c now for 20o
Exra barge wash pans worth 3oo now for l5c
Al ,in15 OF Tinware in same ratio as above
/ We are selling out OF close figures to make
room for fine line of Fancy Negligee Shirts
! Hats, etc. and Al stock OF Clothing to be sold al
/ prices that will astonish you.
Come into our store and see if we haven't
most anything you want in most any depart
ment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
Undertaken and EmbalmeF.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

In answer to many inquiries if con-
sumption is durable and what is the
method treatment. L VIII 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, 1897-03-10

Mrs M. B. Ingle who has been quite
i'll since the first of the year, is able to
be out again.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Attention Is called to Mrs. Higgins
s'ad' IN this issue. She has just re-
ceived complete stock of spring milli-
merry goods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

The Citizens State Bank last week
purchased the brick building adjoining
the bank building occupied by Noble *
Case. We are informed that the con
sideratiOn is $1,000. The property was
bought of w. l.. Blair and Gee. Pen
nington, both of Nevada, Ohio.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

The Ray Eldrige's Players will be at
the Opera House in this city on Friday
and Saturday nights, March 10 and 20.
One of the principal features of the
first evenings entertainment Will be
hypnotism aud ladies accompanied by
gentlemen VIII be admitted free OF
charge. The company comes highly
recommended and an elaborate enter
tainment is assured. Tickets ON sale
at the usual place.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Fire Jersey Bull for sale. Also cane
seed. at market price, and 80 bushels
shelled pop corn at q cents per pound
w. L. Williams, Medicine Lodge Ks
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

w. E. Galloway and family and Miss
Viola Bloom went to Woodward on
last Wednesday. Mr.. O. and family go
TO reside on their homestead while Miss
Bloom will make an extended visit with
them and other relatives.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
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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, 1897-03-10

Joe Luallen has opened a Barber
shop in the room adjoining Stockstills
bakery on the north. We bespeak fer
him liberal share of our citizens pat
rOnaQe.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Capt. J. L. Brady pushed the quill at
the Cresset Office last week during the
absence of Editor Axline.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

The Chase Hardware Company
change their adj this week. Notice
what they say and call and exam.
inc their goods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Mrs. w. S. hubert went to Kansas
City on Saturday to lay in a large stock
of spring millinery goods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

List Of letters remaining uncalled for
in the post. Office at Medicine Lodge,
Kansas, For week ending Mar. 6, 1897:
7. b. Craver, Theo. Eads, NJ. L. Stop.
Mrs. T.. Smith. II. A. hIcClearey, L. Nj
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Arthur Sparks came in from Kansas
City on Saturday to visit with relatives
and attend to business matters.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Mrs. l.. w. DeGeer has been very
sick for some time past. but was report
ed better just before going to press
AlYa Courier
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

j. A. McCoy was down from Elm
Mills last Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Notice w. 5. Finney s. ad"thi5 week.
This is the time of the year when farm
er's need new harness and their old
ones repaired and FInney is the man to
see.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

We want q few good men to sell
Bells New Township Map of Kan
sas." 1t is compiled frora the latest
official survey, revised to Dec. 1st, and
should be III every home. Honest.
hardworking men can make 500 to 800
a month above expenses. Terms most
liberal. Prices to correspond with the
aard times. Write for full particulars
to W. L.. Bell & Co., Map EngraYers
9th and Walnut streets, Kansas City
Missouri.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Elder NJ. Il. IngIe VIII begin a series
of revival meetings at the Christian
church March A.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

You should not fail to buy pair Of
those Ladies' $500 shoes that Glasier
& Co. are selling for $1.30.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
See What You Can Get for $500.

Schmidt s. GauO have made up list
of groceries which they will sell for So
in cash. Take your five dollar William
to them aud get the following. You
must take all the articles mentioned in
order to get the price on goods listed
II pounds OF granulated sugar ............$ 80
pounds Java blend coffee. 80
pound Ooloug tea -. ........... -. %
pound pure grain pepper 900. 49,. 20
u bars Clairette, Lennox. White Russian
or Sul. soap sc
pound can Cameo baking powder 49,. .95
cans NarroTfat peas. observation-disclosures. %
= cans voGee essence ....................... ga
pounds pure leaf lard Observation-Disclosures. sc
3 packagos Lion coffee. ......... .......... ~
4 largo breakfast mdckerel. y;
2hotdes Ladies Gilt Edge shoe dressing. -
gallon lne sun nvip syrup. 81
I2t:l .......--- ..........-... -. 80 IN
We handle bulk and package seeds Of
all kinds and have just received a car
load of Minnesota Early Ohio seed pc
tatoes. SCHMIDT 81 GANO,
Medicine Lodge. Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Anybody desiring good seed oats call
on or address Allen E. Herr, Kiowa,
Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

FARMERS TAKE NOTICE: I am now
prepared TO thresh your Kaffir corn and
cane seed on Saturday of each week.
Machine runs only one day in the week
S. MADDEN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Jacob Achenbach, tie Hardtuer
ranchman, was transacting business at
the county clerks Office yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

A full line Of farming implements of
the latest and up-to-date styles at No
bic 81 Case.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

& Case? 1t is just the thing and cheap
In price.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Mondays weather reminded one of
the fact that spring isn't far off.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

congressman Jerry Simpson lett for
Washington, d. c., yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

The Earnest Workers will meet with
Miss Garland Thursday, March 10.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Z. S. Lands was up from his Moore
township farm on Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Probate Judge Funk issued marriage
license on Tuesday OF last week, March
2nd, to ALERT y. Mason and Kath-
crime LeonhHrt, of Kiowa, and on Mon
day of this week, March s. to Robert B
Burns and Jennie N. Kinder, of McA-
doc township. Tbs words which join
them as husband and wife have been
pronounced ere this IS written and oul
best wishes are most freely extended.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
MYSTERIOUS SUPPER.

The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. E.
church will serve q" Mysterious Supper
at the Harmon Building Thursday
March Il,supper beginning at $50. AID
mission Is cents, including supper.
BILL or FARE.
Bostons Overthrow.
Hard TO Beat. Son of Noah.
Frequent Cause OF Trouble.
Soil Stirers.
Tender Lays of Spring
What Some People Don't Know.
Prairie Flower 1taised in Town.
Vine Fruit. Something to Adore.
NoGrounds for Complaint.
ENiies OF Erin. Springs Offering.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

HIDEsl HtDEsl! HIDEsIll Bring
them to Schmidt & Gano and receive
highest market price.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

The cemetery society have work fol
the entire day on Friday. March II
Let there be good attendance. Bring
your dinners aud invite your husband.
TO come aud eat with you.-Secretar
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Colvin gave party
at their rooms in the Cook block yester-
day evening in honor Of Miss Minnie
COlYin.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
J. T. CUSHENBERY.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

Special attention to diseases of Women and
Children.
Office with ]. h. Young Drug Co. City Drug
Store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

c. w. Wilson, Of MoAdoo, babe a fin
al adieu to this county yesterday and
left for Gushing, o. I. He believes
his new location is a better farming
country than this. We wish Mr.. Viii
son success but regret 10 lose hlm from
Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Casslus S. Heskett was up from the
farm the first OF the week. He says he
will devote himself to farming during
the coming Year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. So.
Adams was very sick on Sunday but
has improved considerably since.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap-
list church will meet with Mrs. E. B.
Noble, March 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

In the case Of Kingman s Co. VS..
Hewitt last week, before Judge Howe,
the jury rendered a verdict on the com
promise plan. The verdict IS not salts
factory TO either of the parties and one
or the other of them may appeal the
case to the district court which con-
yenes IN May.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
Glasier 6 Co.

Uncle John Higgins talks carpets
this week. Read his local notice.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Mrs. a. 7. Mckay returned to her
home at Anthony last Thursday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Hon. r. NJ. Potter. the Peabody
statesman, was doing business in our
city Monday and yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

john I. Jesse came up from Rich
mould, Ok, last week to look after
some business matters. His numerous
friends We're glad 10 see and meet him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
REV. A. AxLrHE DEAD.

On last Wednesday evening. March 3,
L. NJ. Axline. editor Of the Cresset re-
ceiged dispatch stating that his faith
er, Rev. y. AXliHe, was dangerously
sick aud on Thursday morning another
telegram followed carrying the sad
news of his death. l.. III. Axline left
for Arlington on Thursday afternoon
to attend the funeral ebsequies. Heart
trouble was the cause OF the sudden
death.
Andrew Axline was born at Zanes-
vile, Ohio, April 8, 1881, and died at
Arlington, Kansas. March 4, 1897, and
was therefore IS year, 10 months and 26
days old.
His parents died when he was quite
young and he was left to support and
educate himself principally on his own
responsibility. But despite the adYersi-
| ty which confronted him he succeeded
in obtaining thorough college educa-
ton. After he had completed his edu-
cation lie entered the Lutheran minis
| try in the state of Ohio and III 1856
moved to Fairfield. Iowa, where he .es-
| tablished a Lutheran church and later
became president Of a college at that
| place, which position he held for nine
teen years, when he resigned aud re-
turned to his profession in the minis
| try. From this time lie identified him
self with the Presbyterian church and
after officiating as pastor atBlo0mfield
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

E. E. Haggerman finished his term
of school at Eldred on Friday and is in
the city again.