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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05
LESTER DOUGLASS SPARKS.

Born June 4, 1899, died November 20,
1900. The departed one was the little
son and only child of Mr.. and Mrs. l..
D.. Sparks. Death was caused from
tonsilitis. The child was sick little
more than a week and the disease took
violent form only three Gays before
death. Mr. Sparks was in the territory
when his Toy died and knew nothing of
the great misfortune until message
found him atKiowa the following day
on his way home.
Funeral services were held on Satur-
day forenoon from the residence Of
Mrs. Sparks parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. L.
M. Kidd, conducted by Elder McLain.
Little Lester was one of Medicine
Lodges most charming babies and his
death leaves vacancy in the home
which can not be otherwise than cloud
of grief. We frequently talk of sympa
thy and tender hearted and kind
friends, and thew are doubtless Of in
valuable assistance in such sad emer-
gencies, yet how little can we realize
the awful pangs of sorrow and heart
throbs of loving parents. There is IN
deed something missing when the lit
tie one-the gem OF the home-is gone.
A friend contributes the following
lines:
Fold the little baby hands,
Across his silent breast;
Close the little death dimmed eyes
In the last long sleep of death.
Put away his little playthlngs,
Take away his empty chair,
God has called your little Lester
To His mansions bright and fair.
Fold away those little garments
Fashioned by a mothers care,
God has raiment for your baby,
In His heavenly home up there.
There his little untaught feet
Will never learn to stray,
For the sunlight of Gods presence
Bids all shadows roll away.
., hearts so heavy with sorrowI
D, eyes believed with tears!
Look up-thy Master pitties,
Look up-thy Shepherd hears.
There in the Shepherds bosom
Thy little lamb behold.
Safe from earth's blighting storms,
Safe, safe in Jesus fold.
| See the little white-robed form,
See the "beckoning baby hand"
Hear his voice singing Hosanna
| With the heavenly angel band.
| And-"Some Sweet Day"-oh may
we heed,
! Those little ''beckoning hands,
| Make ready to join those gone before,
In that beautiful. sinless land.
L
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

The members OF Eldred Post G. A.
r. request full attendance at their
next regular meeting on next Saturday
aftnoon, Dec. 9Th. Officers for the en-.
meeting.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

George Southworth has appealed
from the judgment OF the Moore town.
ship justice to the district court and
the case will not be heard until Febru.
airy. Judge Gillett did not arrive as
stated in this paper last week. Mr..
Southworth's attorneys had prepared
an application for a writ of habeas
corpus and wired Judge Gillett to come,
and we were informed by Mr.. South
worth that the Judge would be here
on the afternoon train. Later. howev-
er. he and his attorneys decided to
take the case to the district court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Last Wednesday Justice Wright, OF
Moore township. issued writ of COM
mitment agaIns, Frank Nelson, of Kio-
wa. and Constable Wiley brought him
up In custody. Mr.. Nelson, through
his attorney. A. l.. Herr, brought ha-
beas corpus proceedings before Probate
Judge Lacy. the writ was granted and
MT. Nelson was released. When Nell
son was arrested for selling intoxicat-
ing liquor last September he pleaded
guilty IN Judge Wright's court, was Gin.
ed and sentenced to,jail. He paid his
line but the justice withheld commit.
ment subject to good behavior. How.
ever, last week Justice Wright became
satisfied in his own mind that Nelson
was again selling liquor and he issued
the commitment. The writ of haoeas
corpus was granted on the grouni thai
the action OF the court in. releasing
Nelson after paying his sne was final
and that subsequent commitment ID
! contrary to law.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Elder w. Il. McLain will preach at
Sharon next Sunday, Dec. 9th, at IL o.
clock a. m.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Rey. VIM. Long preached an inter-
esting sermon At the M. E. church Sun
day morning. Rev. Long resides at
Wellington and is Mrs. B. s. Kauff-
mans father.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Miss Sybil Burney was up from Kio.
wa last week to spend Thanksgiving
with friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

DR.. E. z. Miller and wife departed
last Wednesday for their home in New
York City.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

The foot bali game advertised be
tween Harper and Medicine Lodge last
Thursday was slightly changed. The
Sawyer team came instead of the Har.
per boys and the Medicine Lodge team
won in score of % to O: This after.
noon the Medicine Lodge and Alva
boys will play warm number On the
home ground. This game promises to
DO the most exciting ever played this
side of Wellington and 1t will be wit
messed with great interest. Both OF
the teams are exceptionally strong and
both are going in with determination
to win. Everybody who is foot ball
enthusiast and enjoys first-class game
should not fail to witness this one this
afternoon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Mrs. j. w. Brown expects to visit In
Wichita next week, and John will have
to bake and eat is own biscuits. He
has our sympathy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Mrs. Ida Dohrer, register of deeds
elect OF Woodward county, Ok, is Wis.
lting her friends i'll this city. she ar
rived last Thursday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Geo. Guthrie and wife visited with
friends and relatives In KIngman from
SATURDAY. until YESTERDAY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Born on December l, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Simp son, a bouncing boy. Mrs.
Carrie Nation, d. o., in attendance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Joe Owens and family are enjoying a
visit from MIR. Owens sister and hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. W.n. Arnate, of
Missouri.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

John Pimm, of Enon, recovered a
stray cow on Monday by inserting few
lines in the INDEX. Advertising pays.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

G. H. Stewart was up from Hazelton
on Monday and favored this office with
q pleasant call.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

We have lot OF nice new clothing
that we sell as cheap as elsewhere
merchants" buy them.
j. D. FAIR & Son.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Mrs. w. E. Stout and the baby spent
Thanksgiving with her parents at We'll
lingtOn.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Mrs. Cook has the incest line Of dolls
and pretty things for the children. in
town.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

l.. w. Moore and wife were up from
Alva last week visiting with relatives
and friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Buy your merchandise at I'll. T. Wood
wards and get Solid Oak highly fin
ished Rocker. Absolutely free. No
scheme. You can see the rocker any
time by calling at the store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

w. G. Millar transacted business at
Eureka last week, returning home Fri.
day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Miss Jennie McGregor Is slowly re-
covering. Typhoid fever is her ailment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Got0 Hellings' market for choice
meats, where you Will be treated right.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

H. n. Burner and family removed to
Cleo, y. T., last week. Mr.. Burner
with his boys are running feed mill at
that place. They sold their property in
this city to VIM. Palmer. We regret
| to lose this family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Joe Cant went to Kansas City with
two cars of stock the first OF the week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

George E. Ayers, son of DIR. Geo. w.
Ayers, and superintendent of the Pan
handle division Of the Santa Ee, was
here last week on a short visit. DIR.
Ayers went home with him to spend
Thanksgiving, returning Friday
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

The Masonic lodge initiated two new
members Saturday night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

When you pass Mrs. Cooks store
don't forget to stop and look at hel
Xmas goods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Don't forget to buy your Xmas can
dy at Mrs. Cooks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Malaga Grapes, Fresh Oysters and
Nuts of all kinds at l.. X. Pyatt's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Another keg of mackerel just receiv.
ed at Mrs. Cooks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Get Clark's One Minute Headache
Cure at drugstores. Sample free.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Something attractive in dress goods
Mt Woodward's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

See Glasier's shoe advertisement in
another column.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Cash paid for hides ami ;urs at He
llngs' meat market.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Miss Edna Kaufman visited at Kio-
wa last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05
WORLDS CHAUPIoN.

81 friedman remedies to cnre piles
writes g. Smith Of Latham, ILL.,,
but found no relief till ! used Buck
lens Arnica Salye. have not been
troubled with piles since. It's the only
champion pile remedy on earth and the
beat saive in the world.s Csc per box,
guaranteed By Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

There will be Episcopal services at
the church Sunday, Dec. Sth, both
morning and evening.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Malaga Grapes, Fresh Oysters and
Nuts OF all kinds at L. X. Pyatt's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

ID. Fair is confined to his bed with
sickness but is improving.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Malaga Grapes, Fresh Oysters and
n uts of all kinds at l.. X. Pyatt's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05

Miss Myrtle JARVIS visited in Wichits
last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-12-05
LOCAL NEWS.

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-12

A Bolton correspondent writes that an
unknown mau was killed by train Satur-
day night at the west end of ehe Ridley sta
ton bridge.
L. W. Curtis's saw-mill and butter box
shop was burned at Jericho Tuesday
Machinery valued at $500 had been placed
in the mill recently.
Royal A. Hatch, 80, who died Of paraly-
sis at STAFFORD, had been a manufacturer
and prominent citizen of that town 40
years He was treasurer of the grand
lodge of Good Templars several years.
Julius Desorda, 20, who died at his home
in Burlington Monday, was member of
company G, Brandon, in the Spanish Amer
lean war. He contracted typhoid fever at
Chickamauga and returned completely
broken in health. He was in the soldiers
home at Bennington for time, but he con-
tinued to fail and short time ago he re-
turned to his home.
The house on the Bo honan place at Viii
Jamestown was burned Sunday morning,
John Anoe, wife and two children, the
youngest two weeks old, escaped in their
night clothes, and were compelled to walk
a third of a mile, Mr. Anoe barefooted, 20
the nearest neighbours. The contents of the
house, including a sum of money and two
watches, were burned. The insurance had
not been transferred to Mr.. Anoe, so that
the loss falls heavily upon him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-12
SOUTH WINDHAM.

One of our fine young ladies started for
meeting a few evenings since and had
gone but a short distance when the horse
refused TO proceed and she was compelled
to return home. Reinforced by her father,
gun in hand, she again started Arriving
at the spot, behold the object was squarely
seated in the road. Two shots failed to
stir it and walking up to it he struck it
with the butt of his gun. 1t was only a
tumble of hay.
Wednesday evening, Jan 3, brought the
30,h anniversary OF the marriage of Mr..
and Mrs. Alison Baker and upwards of 30
of their friends gave them a surprise. A
royal welcome awaited them and they were
given the liberty Of the house, which was
accepted and enjoyed to the full. The
evening passed quickly with music and
games and general good time. A sump-
tuous repast was furnished. A few pres
ents were left and a collection was taken
which was used to purchase a rocker and
rug as reminders of the esteem in which
they are held in the community. At part
ing many wishes were expressed for happy
returns of the anniversary. Mr.. and Mrs.
Baker are lifelong residents Of this place,
Mr.. Baker being the son of Deacon Baker.
He was born on the place now owned by
Mrs. ANGELA Dady. He holds the office of
deacon In the Baptist church. Mrs. Baker
was Fanny, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Josiah Jennison. They have two sons
who are fine young men and are engaged
IN the bakery business in New York city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-12
WILMINGTON.

The week of prayer is being observed by
the Congregational, Methodist and Bap-
list churches.
The officers-elect of c. b. Lawton post,
G. A. r., will be installed on Saturday
evening at the town hall.
A fine entertainment is to be given at
Readsboro on Saturday evening and quite
a number will attend from this place.
DR.. A. W. Rice of Marion, Mass, is en-
joying an excursion trip to Cuba. Mrs. C.
NJ. Russell and daughter Leone of this
place are guests of Mrs. Rice during his
absence.
David Hawkins, aged Ga years, died
Monday. The ailment was heart disease.
Mr.. Hawkins has lived in town several
years and was respected citizen. The in
terment was at Arlington.
The hnual meeting of the corporators
of the Wilmington savings bank was held
on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Thirty-two members
we're present. The following officers were
elected: President, Clark Chandler; vice
president, Edward Titus; trustees, <. L.
Fuller, Clark Chandler, J. II. Kidder, NJ.
l.. Burr, o. o. Ware, Edward Titus, G. D..
Spencer, w. r. Faulkner, G. NJ. Ware,
George j. Bond and X. Q. Wilcox. j. o..
Sanford of Stamford, d. B. Collins of
Halifax and Fl. f. Mann of Wilmington
were elected corporators to fill vacancies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-12
A Tribute 10 MIR. Moody.

President Patton preached to the Prince
ton students in MaIquand chapel at Prince
ton Sunday on "The Life of d. l.. Moody"
He said in part: "Since we last met here
the Christian church has sustained a great
loss. In the death of Mr.. Moody the
world has lost man who, although he
had no academic education, was one of the
greatest powers for winning souls to Christ
and uplifting his fellowmen. He preached
to uncounted thousands, but always the
simple gospel of Christ. Talk of success
full life, take whatever view of life you
wish, look at any man who has achieved
honor on the battlefield, fame in states
manship or in whatever way he has at
tracted the worlds recognition of his re-
nown or emoluments, and how does that
life compare with the life of the man who
was recently laid to rest near his home in
Mortified"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-12
Fierce Battle at Ladysmith.
British BeRt Back the Beers, But the
Situation is Regarded as PerIIOus.

British Beat Back the Beers, But the
Situation Is Regarded as PerIIOus.
The great battle at Ladysmith on Satur
day ragged fiercely II hours. Points were
captured again and again by the attacking
Beers and retaken by Gen. Whites forces,
who finally repulsed the burghers The
Beers attempted to capture Bester's hill
and Wagon hill, two important strategic
points. These hills stand in a loop of the
Kip river to the southeast of Ladysmith
with the railway from Colenso passing be-
tween the eastern foot of Besters Hill and
the river The situation of the garrison is
still, however, regarded as perilous, and,
weakened by disease among the troops and
shortness of supplies, While may be COM
PEELED to capitulate. The relief expected
from the army of Gen. Butler has not been
realized and the latter's attack on Colenso
on the advance toward Ladysmith appears
to have been little more than a demonstra-
ton, according to London cablegrams.
The serious accident to the column that
attempted the seizure of position near
Colesberg held by the Beers, reported by
Gen. French, and the surrender of Kuru-
man are in a measure an offset to the
success at Ladysmith, the latter more par
ticularly on account of its effect on the
natives. The disaster reported by Gen.
French was in command of Lieut. Col.
Watson, who was wounded. A retreat
was ordered and three-fourths of the
British forces reached their camp, but 20
were compelled to surrender Including
seven officers The force that captured
Thurman is now free to aid in the reduc-
ton of Mafeking or reinforce Gen,
Cronjes command between Kimberley and
the Modder river. On this front the
Beers are reported to be throwing up new
intrenchmenrs and mounting guns at o My
three miles from the British position on the
bank of the river, across which Gen M eth
uen reports that third pontoon bridge has
Just been completed by his engineers with
in the limits of his camp.
A despatch from London states that the
British war office, considering the posi-
bility of disaster to the British arms in
Natal, has ordered the strengthening of
the defences at Durham, and the road from
| Pietermaritzburg to the coast is receiving
particular attention. What the meaning
| of this may be is not very clear, unless it
! is to be connected with the recent rumors
! that a large section of the Basutos, whose
| country fianks the British advance in Natal,
! are ready to make common cause with the
! Beers against the British. 1t is not more
than fortnight ago that some of the
Basutos, friendly to the Beers, went up to
| Pretoria with the free state Government
interpreter to verify the presence of a
large body of British prisoners there the
reports of their capture having been denied
by the British in Basutoland. The condi-
ton of things in Cape Colony itself also
seems critical, precautions only compatible
with a state of actual war being taken in
Cape Town itself Neither from Colesberg
nor Sterkstroom is there any news of inn
portance, things at both points appearing
to be at a standstill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-12
Fr.IRht wreck near Keene.

The Fitchburg passenger service at
Keene was demoralized Tuesday morning,
by reason of the wreck of seven freight
cars about nine O'Clock, in rock cut just
below South Keene. The train was
double header from Fitchburg for Bellows
Falls, c. II. Teggart, conductor. Fifteen
cars had passed the spot when the breaking
of car wheel or a journal threw the rest
of the train from the track and piled the
cars up in confusion. The track was torn
up for 100 feet or more. Five Of the cars
were loaded with miscellaneous freight,
and much of it was, doubtless, badly dam
aged, or rendered worthless. A wrecking
train was sent for from Fitchburg, but
several hours were required to clear and
repair the track, and passengers, baggage
and express, by way of the regular trains,
had to be transferred at the cut, necessi-
tating considerable delay. The 9.23 south
bound mail train was held at Keene until
H. IA O'Clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-12
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
WINDHAM.

Miss Mabel Dodge has been i'll with the
grip.
Mrs. A. f. Dutton has been i'll. c. w.
Hastings is very sick with heart trouble.
Mrs. l.. S. Axtel, who had an operation
performed upon her foot last week, is gain
ing slowly.
Mrs. w. A. Kingston, who has been Wis
iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Dut-
ton, has returned home.
James Gould slipped and sprained his
ankle recently. The injury Is all the more
serious as he is past so years of age.
The week Of prayer is being observed by
special meetings. a union meeting with
the Baptist church will be held Friday
evening at the Centre, and Sunday even
ing both churches unite at South Wind
ham.
The annual roll call at the Congrega-
tional church was held on Tuesday. A
prayer meeting was held in the morning,
then a public dinner was served, after that
the roll call and business meeting. A
good number were present and profitable
time was reported by all.
The morning services at the Congrega-
tioual church on Sunday took the form of
a Moody memorial Addresses we're made
by Revs. Geo. Roger Miss Constance
Upham and Mrs. 4. II. Jones. The last
two were pupils at Moodys school at
Mortified. A collection of SG.45 was
taken to send to the Moody endowment
fund
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-12
E1-Gov. Hoard ON Dairy Legislation.

Ex-Gov. Hoard Of Wisconsin was inter
viewed Monday at Chicago while enroute
to Brattleboro. He talked freely of the
proposed legislation in favor of the
dairy interests of the United States, which
is to be preached at the present session Of
Congress. The ex-governor is in favor of
law to put artificial products on their
own merits before the consumer. The
continued "stupid dishonesty of the Amer
lean policy has lost an immense foreign
market. In 1880 we shipped to England
$15, 100000 worth of cheese. Then we
began to make filed cheese, and in 1899
our exports TO England were $1,000, 600
worth of cheese. Canada has laws that
secure pure foods She saw her opportun-
ity and has taken the English market from
us. She exported in 1899 $1,000, 600
worth of cheese. These figures prove that
sound ethics are good commerce. Fraud
results in loss of trade
"What we want to do is TO provide
against counterfets and gradually regain
our trade. The value of the dairy products
of the United States is $500, 900, 600 a year.
Wisconsin produces 100000 worth.
Now these vast interests do not demand
any protection but that against fraud and
counterfeit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-12
nands and Feet Frozen.

Walter Hicks of Monroe Bridge, about
80 years old, was found on East Main
street, North Adams, Tuesday morning in
a pitiable condition. While intoxicated
the night before, he had lain down on the
side of the street His feet and hands were
badly frozen and his face was severely
scratched. He was in a stupor when found,
but was reused by a number of men, whose
offers of assistance he rejected. He made
his way to the home of a relative, but was lat
er taken to the police station and attended
by physician, who worked hard for long
time in an effort to save his hands and
feet. The result of his injuries cannot yet
be stated. Mr.. Hicks claims to be lawyer.
He reached North Adams on the p. VI.
train. 1t is believed he lay down by the
side of the street at about y o'clock Mon
day night, and it is a wonder he was not
frozen to death, the mercury standing at
zero in the morning. The mans watch
was gone and he had but little money.