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Barbour County index., 1902-12-31
Open House TOmOrro W.

The Monday Afternoon Club will
hold an open meeting at the residence
of Miss M. Nell Sample tomorrow
New Years Day. This public is In
vited with no restrictions placed on
numbers. If you are looking for a
good time here is your chance.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31
Library Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Lincoln
Library Association will be held In the
Library on the second Saturday in Jan
uary (Jan. 10, 1909 at 2:2O p. m. A
good attendance is expected as business
of Importance will come up before the
Association. M. NELL SAMPLE.
Secretary.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Billie Haun was lucky again last
week. He won nice talking machine
at Southworth's drug store IN q CUES.
sing contest. The guess was on the
number of peas in a bottle. There
were 2311 peas in the bottle a Billie's
guess was 2312.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Congressman Long and wife spent
Christmas with Dr. and Mrs. Wisner
IN Sh aron township and visited
here the following day, returning to
Topeka the latter part of the week.
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Life or Death.

Which will you choose?
You can save your loved ones from
dying of Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Con-
sumption, ect., by giving him Homeo-
pathic treatment in time. Apply for
particulars to DR.. S. KOciell.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

The members of the Monday After
noon Club had a delightful time Christ
mas night at the home of Mrs. Young.
They took their husbands with them
and enjoyed an interesting program.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

County Superintendent Lake and
family left Friday to visit with his
parents at Derby. Mr.. Lake will
attend the State Teachers Association
at Topeka before returning.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

G. E. Bachtel has an Offer from the
Florida East Coast railroad to take
charge of station but he has not yet
accepted. 1t is good paying position
but poor country to live in.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

A. B. Wilkins came up from Texas
Monday to look after some business
matters.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Roscoe Robinson. Of Sharon town
ship, is going to try his luck with
fine poultry. He bought four White
Wyandotts which cost $50. They are
high scoring birds and everybody who
sees them says they are as fine as the
best Of them.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Invitations are out for the marriage
of Thomas Jackson Best and Ethel May
Simmons. The ceremony will take
place at the NJ. E. Church Thursday, :,
January 8, 1903. at 9 O'Clock q. m.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

The ladies aid society of the Baptist
Church will meet Thursday January s.
with Mrs Chandler. New officers are
to be elected and all members are re
QUested to be present!
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

w. H. Murphy came up from his
farm In Woods county last week to
visit. He has great faith in his locality
and believes that the Gloss territory in
which he is interested is rich in min
eral wealth. He returns home today.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Tom Benning and son, Clyde. came in
from Oklahoma last week to help his
brother, Jim, to build a new house to
take the place Of the old one which re-
Gently burned down.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31
Feed For Sale.

Feed for five hundred cattle to- win
ter by the month six miles south of
Coats ON Elm creek Feed consists of
kaffir corn principally, e. SHORE.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Mrs. w G. Sellers went to Kansas
City Saturday for Medical treatment.
DR.. Coleman accompanied her
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

A new'iot Of waistlngs. Dress goods,
Shoes and Groceries just arrived at B.
F. Glasiers Il Cos.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

The coal famine was temporarily re.
lieved by few cars the latter part of
last week. Indications are favorable to
a repetition Of last weeks experience,
however.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

IL you want standard Magazine for
the winters reading take advantage of
our low rate with the Pilgrim. It IS q
magazine that ought to be in every
home.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

K. W. Stout and wife began house.
keeping in the Munson property last
Friday.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Geo. Kannier was down from Coats
the first of the week. He reports the
barber business good in that little city.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

j. N. HelliDgs spent last week in the
city with his parents. He Is cashier of
tho Coats State Bank.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

For Farm Loans see Palmer & Case
Office west side Main st.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Harry Newkirk left Saturday for a
visit in Kansas City and other parts of
Missouri. He will be gone about q
month.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Mrs. Rudolph and family spen
Christmas at Kiowa. They returne,
Saturday.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

r. 1. Keller and Will Merrill came
up from Hazelton last Wednesday to
eat some good Christmas turkey. They
went back Friday.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Mrs. j. III. Johnson and son, Zeal,
are visiting with friends and relatives
In Cassville, Mo. They left last We'd
nesday and expected to remain about
ten days.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

w. G. Millar and family spent Christ
mas at Alva. They returned Friday.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

J. G. Clayton and wife were among
the passengers going east last Wednes-
day. They went to Peabody to get
something good to eat.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

If you want waterproof boots or
shoes that will wear well get pair of
the celebrated Sharkskin brand at II.
T. Woodward's.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

II. T. Woodward is exclusive agent
for the 0. B. Flour-the best brand in,
he market. 1t is popular with all who
use IL. Buy q sack and be convinced.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Chester Updegraff is spending the
holiday vacation at home.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

The funeral services over the remains
OF Liva Rule we're held at Sharon on
Friday. A very large crowd of people
gathered to attend it, and it was indeed
. very sorrowful occasion. The Index
Is deeply touched by the awful pangs of
sorrow which both families must suffer
on account of this event and the sym
pathy Of the entire county is due them.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Commissioner j. M. Grouse and wife
welcomed fine little girl at their
house on Monday. Drs. Moore and
Cushenbery attended.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Tom Kenney returned from q bust
ness trip TO Alva last Wednesday.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

A competent girl or woman wanted
for general housework. Must be a
good cook. Inquire of Mrs. C.. O..
Chandler.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

DR.. KocieDi has just received supply
OF electric batteries of differant sizes
and prices. Buy one take. an electric
bath and feel good.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

w. H. McCague and family returne,
Monday from visit in Alva.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Ed Grandstaff came up from Enid
last Wednesday and remained until
Monday. Ed is working in a cigar
factory at Enid.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Case Stout came In from Kinsley
Monday to visit with the folks.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Judge Gleason returned Saturday
from . short Christmas visit at Mul.
yane.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

During the cold days last week skat.
ing was very good. The ice was not
thick enough to harvest, however.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

Ladies' hosiery at Howe s. Burton's.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31

g. M. Martin has been retained 20
defend the case. 1t will fall on the
new county attorney, j. n. Tincher, to
prosecute. It is more than probable
that other counsel will be employed by
both sides. 1t is the first murder case
in this county since 1897.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
% q
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Observation-Disclosures

New Years Masquerade Ball to-
night.
Barbour County index., 1902-12-31
First Degree Murder!
Oscar Crawford Slabs and
Kills Liva Rule at Sharon.

On Christmas eve Oscar Crawford
killed Liva Rule at Sharon by stabbing
and cutting him. The fatal cut was
near the ear in the side of the neck and
the knife ranged 80 as to sever the jugu-
lar vein. Mr.. Rule lived only about
twenty minutes after the cutting.
The boys had always been on the
best OF terms and were out for Il time
Christmas eve but they got to quarrel
ling with the fatal result noted. The
immediate cause of the fight was that
Crawford spoke very harshly to Rules
younger brother. Liva resented it and
a fight followed. They were separated
but Crawford found him again and at
tackled him with knife.
The crime is no surprise to the peo.
pie of Medicine and Sharon. Last fall
Mr. Crawford shot man in Medicine
Lodge although 1t did not happen to
prove fatal. But he was not even ar.
rested and it was predicted then that it
would be only question of time until
he would commit another crime. The
Index criticised this action at the time
and If our advice in the matter had
been taken there would not be another
heartbroken family in Barber county
today. A mistake or negligence that
is paid for III human blood is without
palliation or excuse.
MI Crawford was brought to town
immediately after the murder and lock
ed in Jail. On Thursday Sheriff Gano,
Coroner Moore. County Attorney Grif.
fin and }. N. Tineher, county attorney
elect, went to Sharon and empanelled q
jury and held an inquest. The jury re-
turned verdict finding that Liva Rule
met his death from cuts inflicted by
Oscar Crawford, and Crawford must
therefore answer to murder in the first
degree at the next term of court. It
would have been far better for Mr..
Crawford as we'll as his parents, who
are among our very best citizens, if he
had been prosecuted on his lesser of.
fence committed last fall. If he is con.
victed now of either first or second de.
gree murder 1t means life Imprisonment
while In the other case he would have
received but few years and he might
have been made q better man. His
disposition is not desirable one. We
know too few facts to say whether the
dead man was at fault or not but it is
conceded that the killing was premedl.
tated. His preliminary hearing will
be held before Justice Collins January
| 5th.
L!va Rule. the murdered young man,
was son of Henry Rule. of Sharon.
| Oscar Crawford, the man arrested, is a
son of j. F. Crawford of Medicine Lodge
township. The affair is all the more
deplorable and sad on account of the
high standing of both families.
q. M. Martin has been retained 20
defend the case. It will fall on the
new county attorney, J. n. Tincher, to
prosecute. It is more than probable
that other counsel will be employed by
both sides. 1t is the first murder case
in this county since 1897.
The funeral services over the remains
OF Liva Rule we're held at Sharon on
Friday. A very large crowd of people
gathered to attend it, and it was indeed
. very sorrowful occasion. The Index
Il
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-15
REMARKABLE REVIVAL ENDS

The most remarkable series of relig-
ious meetings held at Smyrna for rs
years were practically closed Sunday by
Rev. Vaughn S. Collins, pastor of AS
bury Methodist Episcopal Church, who,
at the several services Sunday, baptised
and received into church many converts.
The meetings have been going on since
the first of the year and nightly the altar
has been crowded with penitents, includ.
ing some well-know politicians. One
young man went to the altar nine times
before he was sure of his conversion.
Meetings have been held every day at
noon and every night. Business men
closed their stores every night but Satur-
day to allow their clerks to attend, and
the effects of the revival have been felt
for miles around. This was DIR. Collins
first year in Smyrna. The revival was
due solely to his efforts. Rev. G. L.
Hardesty, Smyrna circuit minister, rem
dered valuable assistance. There have
been 2l3 conversions and most of these
have joined the church. The last great
revival there was in 1876 when Rev.
Enoch Stubbs brought about nearly $50
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-15
The TOUCH DOES II

Benson's Plasters are like your other
friends-they hate to see you In pain or
in weakness and are dog-tired hearing you
complain about It. They want to cure you
and send you along to your businsss-who
and happy. They can do It and seiH do it.
Try them on.> Whist forf Why Tor any
cough or cold you may be troubled with, or
any botheripg pain or ache, OK EorTY With
Kidneys or liver. Possibly bemc Ola clutch
Of muscular rheumatism renders an arm or
2 leg worth only half price Just now. For
anything that makes the machine work slow
and stif, Hith pain msybs In the motion Of
y, clap q Renson's Porous Plaster squaySly on
the bad spot. They are the o1s-io-aoTrov
plasters-not the sort that 60 to sleep on
yonr skin ike cat on 3 cushion. There
is comfort and speedy relief in the touch Of
them. No other external remedy, no mat
ter how made or how called, u worthy
to live In the same street with Benz
sons Plasters. Pains and ailments melt
away under them as sheet Of ics does un-
der the Spring sun. You cannot forstell
the weather but You can always foretell'
the effect Of Benson's Plasters; 1t is as
sure as the effect OF o hot breakfast In
hungry mans stomach. But look out for
Get me genuine. All drugs.
gists, On we Win prepay postage on any
number ordered "a the United States on
receipt Of &c., each. : -
Seabufy y Johnson, Nfg. Chemists. =.
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Middletown transcript., 1902-03-15
THESE ARE COSTLY EGGS

Four eggs alleged to have been stolen
by Lewis Purnell, will prove very costly
to the county before Purnell's case is dis
posed of. He was arraigned in Whining
ton City Court on Saturday and claimed
that he bought the eggs, but Isaac Chin
inski swore that Pulnell stole them from
bis store on Front street. He was held
in 5000 bail for the Court of General
Sessions, and in default he was commit
ted to the workhouse. He will remain
there until the May term of court, 10 be
boarded at the expense of the county,
and then his case will be presented to the
grand jury, If an Indictment is returned
Purnell will have to stand trial. 1t is
claimed that if the Municipal Court had
final jurisdiction in such cases the county
would be saved 500 in the present in
stance, as Judge Cochran could pass on
the merits of the case and dispose of it at
once. The possibilities are that each egg
will cost the county $25.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-15
READ WRONG NOTICE

The Rev. Adam Stengle, well-known
Methodist minister, now stationed at
Georgetown, caused amusement in his
congregation at a recent service, through
q mistake of one of his parishioners.
While church offerings were being COL
lected the minister picked up notice
and began to read: Freddie Wilson's
Santa Clausl''
Members of the congregation turned
and looked at each other in amazement.
Knowing he had received the note from
responsible member the minister again
started: Freddie Wilson's Santa Claus"
and then voice from one of the pews
was heard whispering: "Turn the paper
over" The minister did so and read the
regular church notice, sorry that people
still continue to write on both sides of
the paper.-Morning News.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-15
STATE AND MARYLAND NEWS.
OUT FOR LEGISLATIVE HoNoas

Candidates for legislative honors have
begun to crop up, and in both parties
there are indications of lively fights fol
the nominations. One of the most active
aspirants is james w. Robertson, who
for two years has been member of the
Lower House, and now wants to succeed
Senator Knox, the leader of the Anti
Addicks forces. Robertson voted for
Addicks for Senator 1t is not thought
probable that Mr.. Knox will be a candi-
date for denomination, and the fight may
be between Robertson and City Council
man Hamilton Stewart.
Representative James Kitchens is be-
ing urged to run again for the Lower
House, and Charles E. Sparks, Jr., is
also put forward. Charles Burton.
member of the Union Republican Com
mittee, is also spoken of for this nomina-
ton. Thomas II. Monaghan is spoken
of for denomination by the Democrats of
the Fourth district, and Representative
Healey would not object to returning
from the Fifth. William NJ. Connolly is
also considered in the Fifth district.
Webster Blakely, Republican, who wants
TO return from the Third Senatorial dis
trict, will be opposed by ex-Representa-
live George Frizzell. George Reybold
and Charles w. Pancoast are spoken of
Ior Representative of the Republicans in
Red Lion hundred.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-15
CAPTAIN wooDA11's NEW STEAMER

A handy steamer was added on Mon
day last to the Baltimore and Eastern
Shore trade in the propeller Marion" :"
which arrived from Georgetown, on the
Sassafras river. The marion" brought
a cargo OF grain. The hull of the vessel
was built at Wilmington, DEL, by Enoch
Moore & Son, and the engine by Neafe
& Levy, Philadelphia. The dimensions
of the "Marion" are: Length, 140 feet;
beam, 20 feet inches; depth from main
deck, 81 feet. The engine is 26 inches
square. Mr.. Andrew Woodall, of George
town, had tie "Marion" built for the
freight trade between Baltimore and
Georgetown and Sassafras river landings.
He will include passengers as soon as the
vessel can be fitted for their accommoda-
ton. Captain J. E. Woodall is in COM
mand of the Marion" with Chief
Engineer William F. Simering in charge
of the machinery. The capacity of the
vessel is $500 bushels of grain. Cecil
Wig.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-15
NEW CASTLE pREsBYTERY

The sixty-fourth stated meeting of the
Presbytery of New Castle will be held
in the East Lake Presbyterian Church,
Wilmington, on Tuesday, April 10Th, at
p. NJ. The moderator, the Rev. Joel
S. Gilfillan, D. D., OF the Head of Christ
lana Church, will preach the sermon on
Tuesday evening, after which the Sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper will be ad-
ministered. Commissioners will be
elected to represent the presbytery in the
General Assembly to be held in New
York city ON May 18th. Several impor-
tant overtures from the last assembly will
acted upon. A popular meeting will be
held on Wednesday evening. at which
the Rev. DIR. A. w. Hasley, of the
Board of Foreign Missions, will speak.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-15
FLOUR AND aR1sr MILLS

The census preliminary summary Of
statistics of Touring ami grist mills OF
the United States in 1900 shows total OF
25,25S such establishments, with an
aggregate capital of s2ls, ia, ,104; wage
earners averaging 4s7, ,o7s. drawing sl7,-
70S, ,4lS in wages; miscellaneous expen-
ses, $l0,325, ,6SS. and cost of materials
used, $475, ,s26, ,345. OF these materials
there were 4SS, ,914 ,004 bushels of wheat,
costing SSl7, ,0Ss, ,257; 80, 4S5, 4s5 bushels
of corn and all other materials cost $64, :
Ol0, ,479. The total value of the product
OF these mills In 1900 was $500, 7l9 ,O63,
which comprises 102. 1924, ,094 barrels of
-four, valued at $S4S, ,lSS, 600; 4Oo, ,s41, AT
barrels Of cornmeaI, valued at $7S, S,177,-
4O2. and all other products valued at
$1S9, ,357, ,861. Delaware shows 81 ,0I7, sos
capital and 81, 165, 800 products.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-15
BLACK DIAMOND rUnHEEL co
Many Dslavsreans interested in Cor

many sOothWhfe8ub 4AbsESbteO Az S~Aa
pany Just Organized
Numerous Delawareans are interested
in the Black Diamond Tunnel Company
which was recently chartered in Della
ware Among them are George Massey
Jones, the well-known Dover attorney,
the Rev. Charles S. Baker, of Dover, the
Rev. Wilbur F. Corkran. of Smyrna, the
Rev. Louis P. Corkrai, OF Milton and
George E. Mcgee, OF Harbeson. Maxwell
Stevenson il president; George Massey
Jones, vice-president and Henry M.
Stevenson, secretary and treasurer.
The company has already sold 172, 600
shares Of the 200, 900 shares of stock allot-
ted for sale at so cents per share. When
this is disposed of $4,000 shares win be
sold at IS cents per share and the last 50.-
600 shares at sl.00 per share after which
the stock will be withdrawn from the
market.
The company owns five claims adioin-
ing the Highlander mine which has
81 SOC, 900 OF ore in sight. The tunnel
to be built is now only 400 feet from the
first vein of the Black Diamond Company
and the ore will be reached, it is expected
in three months. There are 500 feet Of
viens on the property of the company
and in addition it can open 60.0OO feet
Tor other parties and receive half inter-
est for the work. The company has am
pie lumber and water power on its own
The land is in the West Koot- |
may Mining Company district of British |
Columbia.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-15
THE MARCH AMERICAN BoY.n

The March number OF this best of all
boys' magazines. The American Boy
(Sprague Publishing Co., Detroit; Mich, J
lies before us. The front cover has full
page illustration OF boy spearing fish
and it will appeal to all lovers, of out
door sports, old and young alike. 1t has
its usual number of interesting stories.
the principal ones being: "a School
Lookout" by d. B. Robinson; "Cuth-
bert's Rather" by Edgar D. Price; "a
Night in the North" by Frank Baird;
"a Grandmotherly Lark" by Minna
stanwoodS Toby" a story for sIittle
Boys" by Roberts Silvay. The second
installnent of Trooper Stork," by Will
Lexington Comfort, appears in this mum.
Der. The true story of 'iCasahianea, (" by
Louise Jamison; a story of the "Deep
Sea-" by Collision Fleming.
Other interesting and handsomely il
Illustrated articles are; 'sThe Pioneer
American Ostrich Farmer" IA Bows
Relief Society" 'The Boys at the Pas
sion Play of Oberammergau," by Harry
Steele MorrIsoni "Fhe Boy with an Aim;o
tefhe Story Of the Smithsonian" s'The
Whipping Boy Of Oiden Times" IA
Boys Visit to an Alligator FARM" "Fa-
miliar Talks with Boys" and many Others
The special departments are as inter |
ssting and instructive as ever and cannot
bail but strike boys hobby. A few of |
'he marry departments are "Boys in |
Games and sports;" ''The Boys Ii
orary;;" Boys in the Home, Church and |
School" 'The Boy Stamp and Coin Col
eetor;" "Boys and Animals;, .sFor
Boys to think About" '.Boys as Money
Makers and Money savers;'' ''The Order
# The America's Boy" The Boy Photo
grapher;' 1.-THE Boy Candy Maker:y
The Agassiz Association;' ''The Boys
iarden." Puzzle Department, ETC.. etc.
Handsame Illustrations adorn every
age, The sub.Oription price Is 81. 90 per
Innum and Is published by The spraeue
Publishing Company, Detroit, Mich.
Middletown transcript., 1902-03-15
coHsrABIEs NAMED

At meeting of the Levy Court Tues
day, county constabIes to serve the en-
suing year were appointed, and lists Of
names were placed in the boxes from
which the panels of grand and petit
Jurors for the coming year will be drawn.
Two changes were made among the CON
stables, although five officials are still to
be appointed. The men were elected
unanimously, and are as follows:
Wllmington-Lemuel Mari. Thomas IF
Buckley, Lucius G. Jones.
Christiana hundred-William Gamble
Mill Creek-Jacob Smith, colored.
White Clay Creek-W. T. Colmerv
Pencader-WilIiam T. Money.
Red Lion-Frank Cleayer.
St. Georges-John w. Dickinson. to
succeed James Collins, Democrat.
Appoquinimink-David T. LYMAN. to
Nathaniel Van Horn, Democrat
The rest of the hundreds are held
over for want of MATERIAL" said Mr.
Megginson.
Ihe hundreds in which no appoint
nients we're made are Brandywine. New
castle and Blackbird, where vacancies
exist at present. A successor to John
Mclaughlin, in Wilmington, and to
James +. Porter, in Christiana hundred.
also are to be named.