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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20
A Frightful Blunder.

VIII often cause a horrible burn. sca1d,
cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
will kill the pain and promptly heal it.
Cures fever sores. ulcers, boils. corns. all
skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth.
Only % cents a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold at Waggoner'S drug store, 731 Kan
SaS avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20
oarpenter For State senateo,rT:.-

John c. Carpenter Of Olathe is re-
ported as a candidate for the Repubh-
can nomination for state senator from
the district composed of johnson and
Miami counties. AT the last election
the district was Republican but the
senator was elected two years prior to
that time, when the district returned
good sized Populist majority. The dis
trict is now represented in the senate
by J. N Caldwell, one of the original
alliance Populist forces in the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20

AFTER doctors failed to cure me Of
pneumonia I used One Minute Cough
Cure and three bottles of it cured me It
is also the best remedy on earth for
dren of the worst cases. writes Jno.
Kerry, Loganton. Pa It Is the only
harmless remedy that gives immediate
results. Cures coughs, colds, Group and
throat and lung troubles. 1t prevents
consumption Children always like it.
Mothers endorse it. At all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20
Relieves an injured Man.

Geo. BrentnalI, of the round house,
has gone to Usage City for a few days
to take the place of Archie Richabaugh
who is compelled to lay off on account
Of having badly injured his hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20
Dodge For ". II. Mitchell.

S. H. Dodge, editor of the Beloit Ca
zette, is for Capt. W. H. Mitchell of
Beloit for delegate to the national Re-
publican convention from the Sixth
district. Capt. Mitchell is now the
chairman of the Mitchell county central
committee He has been a life long
Republican and the craftsmanship of
the committee is the only Office he has
held. He did not ask for that place
He does not ask for the position of
delegate but says: IF the district Re
publicans want me to represent them
l will eheerfully go to Philadelphia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20
Homeseekers' Excursion Via Santa Fe

Oklahoma City and points in Arkansas,
Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico and
Texas at rate of one fare plus 81 for
the round trip. See nearest Santa Fe
agent for particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20

Washington. Feb. 20.-The war depart
rnent has issued the statements that the
receipts of public funds in the Philippine
Islands, beginning August 13, 1898, and
Sc, CSC, $50. The chief items are: Seized
funds, $473, 1861 international revenue, S443,-
434; customs, IS. 515 $50: provost court fines,
$53, 625; mataderos 81. AZ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20

Prof. NJ, H. Kasper. Evangelical Luth-
eran Seminary, Addison. Ills, writes :-''I
severe pains in my lungs and coughed al
most constantly. One bottle Beggs' Cher
ry Cough Syrup entirely cured me- 1t is
guaranteed to cure-has never failed. R.
W. Squires, pharmacist. 1872 Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20

Washington, Feb. 20.-Nothing was ac-
complished at the night session of the
house. which was to have been devoted
to pension legislation. Mr.. Talbot Is. CO,
made the point of no quorum and blocked
proceedings. The house remained in SeS-
Sion until 10 O'Clock in the hope of get
ting z ouorum and then adjourned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20

CIeanses and renovates the system.
cures dyspepsia and liver troubles. makes
new, rich blood-Beggs' Blood Purifier.
Cured me of a bad case of blood disor-
der."-John Wisener. Chippewa Falls,
Wis. R. w. Squires, pharmacist. 1872 Kan
SaS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20

'I can highly recommend Beggs' Hair
Remover as a pleasing restorative appli-
cation for the hair and a sure cure for
all scalp diseases. Mrs. j. Whertle,
Omaha. Neb. A thoroughly reliable prep
aration; endorsed by thousands; it will
not disappoint r W. Squires. pharma-
cist 1872 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS

The sale of seats for the engagement
of Francis Wilson and his company at
the Crawford theater Saturday night
will open Wednesday morning at eight
O'Clock. AS it now stands "Erminie"
will be produced here. In addition to
Mr.. Wilson in his original role of
"Cadeaux," Pauline Hall will be seen
as Erminie" and Jennie WeatherSby
as the Princess These two artists
were also in the original production of
this famous opera, and the present re-
V1Vat under such favorable conditions
has met with tremendous success wheT-
ever it has been presented. Other inn
portant members of the organiZatio
are Miss Lulu CHASER, so long identified
with the various Wilson successes, and
William Broderick who for number
of years also figured as an important
member of this combination. Other
familiar names include Josephine
Knapp, A. NJ. Holbrook. Peter Lang,
Robert Broderick. c. H. Bowers, Bessie
Howard and Martha, Stein
The sale of seats for the engagement
of Stuart Robson in Augustus Thomas
latest work, OLIVER Goldsmith at the
Crawford theater February q, will
open at Rowley & Shows drug store
Friday.
An exchange says of the Girl From
Chilli" which will be seen at the CraW-
ford theater Wednesday night: " "A Girl
from Chilli constructed on similar lines
as 'Charley's Aunt and Strange Ad-
ventures of Miss Brown, was the at
traction at the opera house last night.
1t is immensely rich as a fun producer.
Every line in it seems to have a laugh
in it, and every climax only serves to
bring forth peals of hearty laughter"
ter
BLACK Crook, Jr.,'' will be the attrac-
ton at the Crawford theater Thursday
night
MarshalPs band will give it's annual
concert at the Crawford theater tonight.
An excellent programme has been ar
ranged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20

BLACK Crook, Jr.,'' will be the attrac-
ton at the Crawford theater Thursday
night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-20

MarshalPs band will give it's annual
concert at the Crawford theater tonight
An excellent programme has been ar
ranged.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21
REVIVAL MEETINGS.


The revival meetings conducted by
DR.. Boles are going on with increased
interest. A large and appreciative au-
dlence listened to DR.. Boles' lecture Oh
Sunday afternoon on 1.-THE Railroad to
He'll" He captured the audience at
once and held them spell bound for an
hour and half. Sunday night the
Presbyterian church was crowded to
hear his theme on The Railroad 10
Heaven" The great audience was
deeply moved by the powerful imagery.
striking Illustrations and telling facts
and pathetic appeals of the speaker.
All the churches dismissed their Serv-
ices and went TO hear DR.. Boles. Rev
Griffin of the Baptist church led the
singing. The audience was thrilled at
the close of the meeting when Rev.
Belden come forward and spoke to Dr.
Boles and the audience and announced
that the pastors had conferred among
themselves and came to the conclusion
that the best thing to do was to make a
union meeting OF this effort which was
begun under the auspices of the Chris
tian church alone. DR.. Boles replied
with some touching remarks and &C
copied the decision OF the pastors.
On Monday morning the pastors and
some Of the leading members of the
churches met at the NJ. E. parsonage
and arranged for the detailed work of
the meeting. The meeting is gaining
in interest every night and will contin-
ue over next Sunday and maybe several
weeks.
DR.. BOles will lecture this afternoon
at p. M, to women only. No admls.
sion. Subject: 1.-The Old and the New
Woman" He will speak on the street
if the weather is favorable next Satur-
day afternoon. Subject: Cyclones,
Floods and Fireworks" Popular lee
ture next Sunday afternoon at 2:3O in
the Presbyterian church. Subject:
1.-The Devil in the Church. - illustrated
on great chart. Tickets 10 cts. ,on sale
at Glasier's store. The lecture deliver
ed by DR.. Boles last Sunday will insure
him great audience next Sunday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21
G. J. SOUTHWORTH ARRESTED.

On Monday about noon, Constable
Wiley, of Moore township, arrested G..
j. Southworth, manager of the Gem
Drug Store of this city, on a warrant
issued from Justice Moses Wright's
court, charging him with selling intox-
icatiDg liquor. Mr.. Wiley also search.
ed Mr.. Southworth's store, but didn't
get anything.
Immediately after his arrest Mr.
Southworth employed A. l.. Noble who
filed habeas corpus proceedings before
Probate Judge Lacy. The ground for
the proceedings was that the warrant
did not state an offense under the law.
Yesterday Mr.. Southworth also retain.
ed G. M. Martin and Ed Sample.
The hearing was set for l o'clock, D.
m. yesterday, but the attorneys were
somewhat tardy in getting down ia
business and they were still arguing
the case when we began to print.
The complaint alleges that Mr.. South.
worth sold liquor to j. A. Hickle on the
18th day of February 1900, and subse.
quent days.
Capt. David Nation is prosecuting
the case.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

j. FL. Johnson's new hotel building is
now completed and the addition makes
the Central Hotel rank among the best
in the county. The new department
has ten rooms,4 on the lower floor and
above. The lower rooms will be used for
sample room. parlor, sitting room and
bath room. while the upper story is di-
vided into large and comfortable bed
rooms with hall dividing the north
and south tiers. In the spring he ex-
poets to surround 1t with large porch.
The Improvement is not only a benefit
to Mr.. johnson but it improves the
town, and we congratulate him on his
enterprise and thrift. 1t costs some
thing to build and furnish large ho-
tel, but John is a good man at the bus
mess and he will make money on the
Investment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21
HAPPILY Welded.

The marriage of Captain James D.
Fair and Mrs. Annie FOrsy the, of this
city. occurred at the residence of the
brides brother-in-Iaw w. r. Forsythe
Wednesday evening, Nov. IA, 1900, at
O'Clock. Rev. l.. NJ. BeIden. pastor of
the Presbyterian church, pronounced
| the words which made them husband
| and wife.
| The contracting parties are among
our most prominent citizens. Captain
Fair has been citizen Of Barber coun
ty more than fourteen years and has
| been thoroughly identified with the
leading pursuits of the country and is
| recognized as one of our wealthiest
men. When he first came to Barber
county he located at Sharon and deyot-
ed himself to the agricultural industry
with gratifying success Later he en-
larged his business and engaged in the
mercantile business in Sharon with his
son, Hyder, and three years ago came
to this city and bought the large es-
adjustment which he and his son, III.
ID. Fair, are now conducting. His bust
ness life is an open book to the people
Of Barber county and the immense
patronage which he receives is the best
evidence of the esteem in which he is
held by bis fellow men. The people of
Kansas and the entire west are noted
for their loyalty to men who stay with
them in times of climatic ,reverseS and
Captain Fairs perseverance and de.
termination to better himself and the
country during those dark days is an
other reason why he has succeeded so
remarkably and holds the con fidence of
such wide circle of people Men are
hOnored and applauded for the efforts
they make and the results they accom-
plsh. Mr.. FAIR came to this county
when 1T was new and undeveloped and
with keen business Judgment and in
herent energy he acquired a handsome
fortune while others with more means
and less determination failed. HenOw
ranks as one of the substantial repre-
sentativeS of the mercantile men in
southern Kansas. aud has doubly earn
ed the distinction he enjoys.
The bride is native of Toronto, Can
ada, and has resided in Medicine Lodge
little more than year. She comes
from most excellent family of well-to-
do people and Is a lady of refinement and
rare accomplishments. While her resi-
dence IN the city does not date far into
the past, she has won place IN society
which she can feel proud and the num-
erous compliments paid her by many
we'll wishing friends attest the good
will and kindly feeling of her acquaint-
ances.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fair have taken I'D
their residence in their beautiful resi-
dence on Oak street purchased by Mr..
Fair last summer.
We join with their host of friends in
extending congratulations.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21
A SAD DEATH.

Death again invaded our city on Mon
day morning, Nov. 10Th, and claimed
robert Lorton. the nine year old son OF
MI. and Mrs. Otis Loyton. Death was
caused by very severe attack of lnfec
tious tonsilitis. Robert took sick about
two weeks ago and was first regarded
in precarious condition last Thurs
day. DR.. Cushenbery attended him.
Funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. j. F. Ir.
win, pastor of the NJ. e. church.
Robert was bright boy. loved by
parents, relatives. tea chers and school
mates. He was the only boy In the
Lorton families and his early depart.
ure is a source of much grief to those
who mourn, which can scarcely be
measured IN words.
The INDEX extends to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lorton profound sympathy in this try
ing ordeal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21
GILH0OLEY'S RECEPTION.

Manager Wal1ron Chase has secured
for Saturday, November "a, the cele-
brated Farce Comedy Co., under the
management of Walter j. Mcdonald.
The company carries % people with
their famous band and orchestra. The
piece will be presented with the same
scenery and wardrobe, the same people,
including the same vaudeville stars,
that produced such Juror while the
comedy was first produced in the east
ern cities. For fresh, clean, laugh
making purposes it is one of the best
farce comedies eyer written, and great
ly pleased critical audiences. Walter
j. Mcdonald is at his best in the part
of Senator Gilhooley" and without
horse play or strained exaggeratlon is
able to keep his audience in good hui
NOR and a condition of laughter. The
company is capable in every respect,
every character being in the hands of
an actor or actress.
Reserved seats on sale at the Young
Drug Store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

Jared Hoag had the misfortune of
having his leg broken again last Friday
morning. 1t is the same leg that was
broken two years ago. but it was not
broken at the same place. The first
break was close to the hip. This one
Is midway between the hip and the
knee. The accident happened close TO
his house and is due to an old saddle
girth. Jared saddled up rather high
lifsd horse and as he was mounting the
horse started to run, the girth broke
and he fell to the ground. He was
picked up by some movers and carried
to the house. DR.. Kociell went out to
see him and it was decided 10 bring him
to town for treatment. Sheriff Gano
and George Hubbard brought him in
and his leg was set in the afternoon. he
Is getting along nicely now and will be
up as soon. as nature does her work.
Jared has been very unfortunate dur
ing the past several years and we sin.
cerely hope he will have better luck
from this time on.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21
SIMPSON-KELLEY.

Mr.. Lester Simpson, son of Hon. and
Mrs. Jerry Simpson. and Miss Gerlie
Kelley, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. W.
Kelley, of Lipseomb, Texas, were mar
ried on Sunday, NoY. Is. 1900, at the res
idence of the BRIDES parents.
The happy couple arrived home yes.
terday at 5 O'Clock p. M, and were driv-
en- Immediately to the home of the
groom's parents where an elegant sup
per was awaiting them.
These popular young people have q
bright future before them and have
fiattering prospects for successful life
We join with the many friends in
congratulating them and extending
hearty good wishes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21
- w. c. T. U. COLUMN.
Conducted by the Ladies' of the W. c. T. q.

| In so dread crime against humani-
| tY as the drink traffic it is hardly fair to
i extract relief from the dark picture by
comparison with ones neighbors; but
we can at least be thankful that we
have not reached the worst depths:
| Belgium uses 1876 quarts of alcoholic
beverages per capita; England 141;
| France 1877; the United States 20.
-
The production of both gold and sill
YER in the United States, including
| Alaska, S134 SAT ass, would be sufficient
to pay the drink bill of the American
people for only month and half.
~
There were Sc times as much liquor
| exported to Porto Rico in 1899 as in '98;
So times as much to the Philippine Is
lands, aud one thousand time as much
as the average to the Philippines for
the last ten years.
~
The government officials of Mexico
are taking interest in the newly inaugu-
rated temperance movement, and the
board of health is giving encourage
ment to the temperance workers, for
the vice of alcoholism is reported to be
growing there.
~
1t is gratifying to note that the in
come of the Bristol Orphanage, estab.
lished by Mr.. George Muller. has not
diminished since his death. Last year
it amounted to $4,000. God is still
watching over his orphans and honor
lug the steadfast faith Of his servants
now in heaven.
Druggists and hotel keepers who keep
liquor for sale are placed in the cata-
CORY with regular liquor dealers, bar
tenders and professional gamblers by
the grand lodge of Odd Fellows of Min.
nesota, and Will be excluded from the
benefits and society of the great order,
~
In prohibition Maine, where 1T is
said prohibition lis no good,'' there
were last year behind the prison bars
Sal persons. a total OF thirteen for every
10000 people; while in Massachusetts.
the best enforced license law state,
there were 7,45l prisoners, or SO for ey-
cry 10000 of population.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

Hon. Jerry Simpson closed a deal on
Saturday with A. w. Flint, of Cald-
well, whereby he sells his entire ranch
six miles east of this city, comprising
1860 acres of land, a fine house and 9th.
er valuable Improvements, for $4,000.
Mr.. Flint by the terms of the contract
is to have possession March l, 1901. Mr..
Simpson and family Will remain here
until spring, but we have not learned
what his future intentions are. The
probability is that he has not yet def.
nltely made a decision iu the matter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

It's certainly gratifying to the public to
know OF one concern which is not afraid
to be generous. The proprietors of DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption
coughs and colds. have given away over
ten million trial bottles and have the
satisfaction of knowing it Las cured
thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma,
bronchitis, La grippe and all throat,
chest and lung diseases are surely cured
by it. Call on j. r. Young Drug Co.,
and get free trial bottle. Regular
size soc aud SI.Oo. Every bottle guar
anteed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

Greenfield (Ind.) Tribune: Joseph
Smith, of this city, received informa-
ton today that Mr.. Burd Lacy, former.
ly of this county, but now located at
Medicine Lodge, Kansas, had been re.
elected probate judge on the fusion
ticket. Mr.. Lacy is we'll and fayorably
known here among our older residents
being at one time prosperous farmer
here. MIR. Lacy is the father of Mrs.
Joe Smith.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

Report. of school district No. 30. for
the month ending Nov. Is: Number
males enrolled Is, females IL. Cases of
hardness 3. Average attendance Is.
Those neither absent nor tardy: Alva,
Irma and Lillian Cass, limo and Harold
Maddox, Harvey and Hazel Demint,
Ina and Verne Jackson, Ray Spicer.-
Hiram Cushenbery. teacher.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

Would quickly leave you, If you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for sick and nervous head
aches. They make pure blood and
build up your health. Only Is cents.
Money back if not cured. Sold by j.
B. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

d. l.. Taylor returned to his ranch In
Elm Mills township last week. He was
q candidate for state senator IN Colora.
do on the republican ticket. but was in
ahe wrong state to win. Colorado is
one Of the few states that is not in the
republican column.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

The Topeka Capital quotes w. G.
Mlllar in opposition to Governor Stan
ley's plan to abolish the Live Stock
Sanitary Board. Mr.. Millar thinks that
the membership should be increased
and the powers of the board enlarged.
He says 1t has protected the cattlemen
Of the state from contagious diseases
among stock and he thinks the board
should be retained.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

Hon. George A. Clark, secretary of
state, accompanied by Hon. W. G. Mil
lar and Willard Hall, arrived Tuesday
and will remain few days for the pur-
pose hunting quail. j. A. Cunningham
had charge of the party during their
stay and proceeded to show them a
right royal good tlme.-Kiowa Journ-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

Buy your merchandise at II. Il. Wood
wards end 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, 1900-11-21

BAPTIST CHURCH: Regular preach
ing service Sunday morning, Noy. 25.
Subject OF the sermon, THE Young
Man Returning Home, which will be
the last in the series of sermons on
1.-The Prodigal Son." at the close of
the service the ordinance of baptism
will be administered. ALI are cordial.
ly invited.,J. J. Griffin, Pastor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

The Southwest Kansas Teachers
Association will be held at Wellington
Friday and Saturday. Nov. 80 and Dec.
l. County superintendent F. n. Shell.
of this city, and Prof. C.AKent, of Kio-
wa, are Barber county's representa-
tlves on the program. The railroads
have granted one and third fare
for the round trim.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

State superintendent Nelson has pre-
pared list of teachers by counties, en-
ployed in the state. The total is IL .42S.
Barber county has 95 of them. Sedg-
wick leads with 279.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

Commissioner elect Grouse was in
Kiowa last week. We doubt if he was
able to find a man down there who had
the nerve to acknowledge that he help
ed to put up that Al majority for Mr..
Nav
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

Candidates should not forget to file
their statement of campaign expenses.
The law makes it imperative on the
part of both defeated and successful
candidates.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

Fireman Hilton has a child that is
very sick with tonsilitis. There are a
number of cases in town. The disease
is said to be contagious among children.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1900-11-21

The foot bali players went to Alya
yesterday and will play the Alya Nor
NAL boys today. We expect to see
them come home with laureIs.