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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12
DISASTROUS!.
Fire in Valley Township Does Great
Damage. Jas. Bird and George
Austin the Losers.

During the sand storm last Thursday
fire was carried from .she butt of an old
burnt up straw stack on Geo. Austin's
place in Valley township. to Jas. Birds
sheds and grauary about three fourths
of mile north. with deplorabIe results.
Mr.. Bird lost 600 bushels OF wheat, $50
bushels OF oats, wagons. implements,
stable, sheds and granary. The total
loss Is estimated between 500 and
$1,000.
1t Is a matter Of speculation how the
lire was carried that distance. In the
frat place Mr. Austin did not know
that the Old stack was Oh fire, but when
the wind raised the smouldering en-
bers were famed into brisk fire, and
sparks were carried to another stack
and from there it crept over an almost
bare stuble field to Mr.. Birds premises.
1t is almost marvellous low easily
and what long disr ance sparks of
1re are frequently carried In these
wind storms
The matter was amicably adjusted
between Messrs. Austin aud Bird by
means of arbitratOrs consisting of }.
A. Murray, n B Marshall and JAS
Dnran, all friends and nelghbors OF
both parties. Under tho decision Of the
arbitrators Mr.. Austin gave Mr.. Bird
500 bushels OF wheat, $3.50 in cash and
few other incidentals.
We regret to hear of this misfortune.
Both men ore citiZsus of sterling worth
and integrity. The fire works a great
hardship on them.
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Married.

j. G. Graves, Of Albany, Mo-, and
Miss Temperance M. Stroll, of Valley
township, were united in marriage on
Sunday. March 8. 1902. The couple
will reside AZ the groom's home.
Mr. Graves is a stranger to Barber
county people, but his bride is we'll and
favoraoly known to many of our peo.
pie, especially in the north part of the
county. She is daughter of Mr.and Mrs.
Joseph Stroll who enjoy the esteem and
respect of all. She is a cultured and
refined young lady and will make a val
liable helpmate to the one with whom
she has cast her fortunes through life.
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Lyman ". DeGeer Dead.

Lyman W. DeGeer died at his homo
at Alva. Oklahoma, on Sunday, March
9, 1902, after suffering about two weeks
from stroke OF paralysis Mr.. De-
Geer was a citizen Of Barber county for
number Of years prior to the opening
OF the Strip when he cast his fortunes
In the new country. He was twice
elected to the Office Of county attorney
of this county bnt resigned to 20 to Ok
lahoma before his last term expired.
In Oklahoma he had an extensive prac.
tice and was recognized rs one of the
leading members of the bar OF the Ter.
ritory.
J. w. DeGeer, of Deerhead, is bis
brother.
The people Of Barber join with their
brethren in Woods county In mourning
the death OF their neighbor and citizen.
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Elder McLain Resigns.

Elder W. T. Nolan rendered his
resignation to the members of the
Christian church Sunday TO accept a
work as Travel n Evangelist with res
idence at Kansas City The church
has not yet secured minister to take
his place.
The members of the church and the
citizens OF Medicine Lodge regret the
departure of Elder McLtin and his ex-
cellent family. Their untirlng labor
has put the church OF more solid ba.
sis than it has been for years and their
ministrations among our people, espe.
cially in times Of sickness and sorrow,
have been source Of comfort and as.
sistaI. ce. Wherever their labprs may
call them, the kindest regards of the
people Of Medicine Lodge go with them.
They expect to leave "ithin two weeks.
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Ranch For Sale.

32O acres OF land, ITO acres in wheat,
30 acres for spring crops and balance
pasture. One quarter-known - the
Observation-Disclosures as fine spring as
IS known in Barber county. The other
quarter Is biseo,sd by Little Mule
Greek and has plenty Of timber for
posts and wood. In connection with
this I have 100 acres under lease and
fenced. Besides the land offer for
sale 153 head Of good domestic cattle,
Y head OF them being Jsarling steers.
four bnils. the balance COWS and heis.
srs. Also Is mares. one English Shire
Stallion and Jack. Ranch situated
Is miles southwest of Medicine LodRo,
A. ]. OaDxN,
Eagle, Kas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Judge Wilson committed Edna and
BeAsie Robinette 90 the industrial
school for girls ut Beloit Friday. The
girls are eleven and fifteen years of age
respectively and come from a family
that has always been = public charge.
Already these children have started In
to erring paths and it was thought pos
Sible to make good women out OF them
II they wsre now separated from their
environments and placed where they
might have proper instructions and
their morals watched more closely
Wichita C0mmonsr.
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Telling Fortunes.

A gang Of about 80 gypsies struck
town last Friday and camped on Elm
creek south OF the east bridge. They
put In good time telling fortunes" on
Saturday aud they weren't at all BASH
full about it either.
No two men are agreed as to their
tribe or nationality. The women would
pass as sqnaws but the men do not re-
semble Indians. The majority Of
opinion put them down as Creoles.
They went north Monday.
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The X. P. Convention.

The Medicine Lodge K P.'s who at
tended the district knights of Pythias
convention at Harper last week were
treated roy ally by the Harper people
and bad q good time.
Grand Chancellor W. J. Duval and
District Deputy J. F. Kirker were
there aud the work was both interest.
Ing and instructive.
Harper has good strong lodge and
is building up with renewed interest.
They were warmly congratulated
by the Grand and Deputy Chancel-
lors and the visitors on the success Of
the meeting
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Remember the Lecture.

The lecture of F. j. Drennings for
the benefit of the Presby tsrian church
will be given at the Opera House.
March 18th. This will be great litersry
treat and no one can afford to miss it..
The Tragic Movement of the Passion
Play" will be elaborateiy presented by
the aid Of Edison's Projecting Kinte-
scope. There will be one hundred
beautiful scenes employed in the lee
ture.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12
Teachers Association.

The Barber County Teachers Asso-
ciation met in Medicine Lodge, Satur-
day afternoon, March Sth.
Co. Supt. Lake presided.
Miss Ray Nixon gave q class drill
and chose for her subject the spelling.
accentuatiOn and syllabication of words
found in the third reader. After SPELL
ing the words they marked them dia-
critically and then graded each others
work. After this they spelled the
words phOnetically in concert. The
recitation showed new phase of the
subject to some Of the teachers, and
also that Miss Nixon knew what and
how to do what she was doing.
Frank Blackmore next appeared on
The program, with paper on the sub
ject If Pupils will not be Led 10 Work
Shall they be Driven"
He could not be present but the pa
per Was read by one of the teachers.
The paper showed that Mr.. Blackmore
had done some study on the subject.
and that he had had some practical ex-
perience in that line. Some of the
teachers took exceptions to the pa
per while others heartily endorsed
it.
A beautiful recitation was then rem.
dered by Miss Mccoy.
The reading circle work was then
taken up by Mrs. Hahn and the recita-
ton soon proved that the History of
Education is barrier to perfect reci-
tation because all of the teachers
haven't been able to digest it thorough
ly. The recitation also proved that the
study of the subjec: is a good diction-
ary and encyclopedia drill.
Miss Cecil Osborn then gave us an
illustrated talk on how to teach deci-
mails.
The Supt. found that In his visits q
few teachers could not teach decimals
and he thought topic like this would
be good for the association in general.
The association was well attended
but not as well As it should have been.
Tie teachers should wake up and
feel that they are personally under obli-
CATION TO attend these meetings. Bar
Der county will be counted as a back
number il we do not look out, and We
don't like that. HARRY MCGUIRE,
Secretary and Treas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

The Presbyterian ladies never do
things by halves, as evidenced by their
excellent chicken pie supper last Fri.
day night. Besides knowing how to
get up good supper they also know
to put q church building IN tip-top
shape. The basement ia nicely sealed
and fixed up tidy enough for king. In
one corner there is . little kitchen de-
partment which Is very handy for oc.
cassions like that OF Friday night. The
church room has also been repaired
and overhauled generally and it pre-
sents a very beautiful appearance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

r. Z. Smith. the gentleman who pur.
chased Jake Spangler's farm in Sharon
township, was In the city last Friday.
Mr.. Smith comes here from Sumner
county, his family having arrived Wed
nesday. He is pleasant gentleman,
10 imbued with the true Kansas spirit
and man whose citizenship Barber
county is delighted to gain. He has
$50 acres Of as fine land as can be found
on the Creators foot. stool and az he
grows older he Will realize that it is the
best investment he ever made in his
life. We extend a hearty welcome to
Mr.. Smith and his family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12
Committee Meetings.

The Populist and Democratic com.
mittees will meet to consider PARTY
matters, March 18th. The calls:
POPULIST.
The Peoples Party Central Commit
tee of Barber county Is hereby called
to meet in Medicine Lodge, Saturday,
March Is. 1902, for the purpose of fix
ing date of delegate convention and
consideration Of other business. Let
every precinct be represented.
+. NJ. SHELL,
+. Il. HAYES, Chairman.
Secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Wallace Lowry, living seven miles
north OF Alva. had a difficulty with two
sons OF Ed Van Dusen i'm which he
made gun play accompanied by
threats. On complaint he was arrested
for carrying concealed weapons He
was tried before Probate Judge Hughes,
Wednesday of last week and fined
$25 and costs. He gave bond and ap-
pealed the case 10 the district court
Alva Review.
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MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS MARCH p 1902
A Card.

This is. to inform my friends and the
people OF Barber county and vicinity
that have returned to Medicine Lodge
to locate permanently and engage in
the practice of Law. I will have offices
with Palmer & Case on Main Street
where shall be pleased to meet my
friends and clients at any time.
SEWARD /. FIELD,
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DEMOCRATIC.

DEMOCRATIC.
The Democratic Central Committee
of Barber county Is hereby called to
meet In Medicine Lodge, Saturday,
March Is, 1902, at 2 O'Clock p. m. to at
tend to the fixing Of time and place for
holding delegate convention. and 9TH
or matters of Importance. A large at
tendance is urged.
J. NJ. GROUSE,
R. IL. HALL, Chairman.
Secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12
4 New Bank.

A new bank has been instituted at
Coats known rs the Coats State Bank.
The doors will open today.
The officers are as follows:
J. 8. Jones, President.
G. Q Chandler, Vice President.
James Hellings, Cashier.
The gentlemen have good country
to work in and they will do nice bust.
ness.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12
PRIVATE SALE.

[ am Offering for sale the following Live Stock:
Thirty head of 4yearod cows eighteen yearngs and 2
calves all hghgade and in good condition Cattle will be
well cared for until grass if purchaser desires
One Percheron-Norman Stallion six years old, sound in
every respect in good condition and easily handled.
Call on address J. A. Lester Hazelton, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Report of Pleasant Valley school.
district 40, for the month ending March
7th. No. enrolled boys IA. girls z. No.
days attended 2523. Total average at
tendance IL 81. Cases OF hardness Al.
Those neither absent nor tardy: Matte
Daugherty. No. days taught, 2O.-Har
~ MCGUIRE, teacher.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Feathers, feathers. feathers! The
Central Feather Co.. of Stafford. Kans.,
are located over the second hand store
and are ready for work in their line
All work satisfactory or no pay. Call
and see US. F. M. BONNER. MGR.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

The Ladies Aid Society OF the Meth
odist church will do plain sewing. quilt
ing, etc. They solicit your patronage.
Society meeting on fridays in the
basement OF the Presbyterian church.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Mrs. 8. Rubert has on hand few of
this seasons stylo of hats which she will
close out at from 25 to so cents each.
This 10 great chance for ladies. miss
es and children to get 81 and So hats
for 25 and so cents, which can be worn
two months yet.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

I. L. Lindley left on Monday for
Chicago on business connected with
the D. K. & A. railroad and some pri-
vate Affairs. He expects to visit in
Pennsylvania before returning home.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Christian Potes, of Michigan, a cous-
In of Uncle John Potes', arrived last
week on visit He is a smaller man
than j. w. but just as good looking.
Uncle John is figuring on going back to
Michigan with him If he will make his
visit here long enough.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Call on the City Meat Market for all
kinds of fresh and cured meats, fish,
oysters, kraut, potatoes, etc.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

F. r. Ella returned to Lawton on
Saturday. From the cut of his phiz we
are inclined to the belief that Fred is
In tho political wave in the new coun.
try, but he is In the wrong party to win.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

G. W. Ellis, j. N. Tincher. County
Attorney Griffin, NJ. N. Greever, and
James Hamlin returned home from
Topeka on Saturday. The Hamlin
case was argued Friday. A decision 10
expected within thirty days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

W. F. Gibson returned to Lawtun
last Thursday. We hope he will steer
clear of the fever this trip.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Get sack of the celebrated Anthony
flour at II. l.. Williams; also their
Ideal" breakfast food.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12
Examination Fer Connsn Sehssl pi.
plemas.

The examination for common school
diplomas will he held on SATURDAY.,
March %, and Saturday, April II, At
the following places:
District No 6S-Aetna school.
4ELake City school.
- 43-Isabel school.
8-Sbaron school.
3S-Csdar Valley school.
52-Grayes school.
Any pupil who wishes to take the az.
animation but cannot reach ono Of
these places. should notify me st ONCE.
Grades OF so Der cent or better. made
last year, can be carried. To helm
meet part OF the expense q fee Of
twenty five cents will be charged each
applicant. The subjects for March y
will be Orthography, Reading, Writing.
Geography and Physiology. April ~.
Arithmetic, Grammar, Civil Govern
ment and United States History. Each
applicant must come prepared With the
necessary writing material. Exsmina-
lions will commence promptly 1t $50
q. m. PI. T.axr
County Superintendent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Mrs. E. H. Williams is visiting her
parents at Higgins, Texas. She went
last Wednesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

George Eckert was in ON Aetna
last week and got his name OH the In
dex's Roll OF Honor.
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l.. A. Eby and DIR. G. l.. Sparks are
looking after their farms in new Okla
homa.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Mrs. P. H. Chaplin left the middle of
last week for Arizona to live with her
son, Neely,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Money to loan on good farm security
Tor Union Central Life Insurance Co.
Get our plan. A. M. HoUcHN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

The B. Y. P. U. Will give a Green
Goods social Monday eve. March II, at
the Presbyterian rooms. A box supper
will be served.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

The Ladies Aid Society OF the Meth
odlst church will meet Friday. March
14th in the basement of the Presby teri
an church. Plenty of work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

DIR. M. E. Taber bought DIR. Yant's
residence and Office property on East
Kansas avenue last week. The pur-
chase price was ST 600.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Wllsey Stout was called to Yelling
ton Monday by the dangerous illness of
his little boy. Mrs. Stout and the baby
are visiting with her parents in Well.
inQtOn.
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Wanted-CattIe.

have feed to feed out 100 head of
cattle on my ranch four miles north
west of Medicine Lodge.
NJ. E. UPDEGRAFF.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

II. I. Woodward is exclusive agent
Tor the 0. B. Flour-the best brand in
he market. It is popular with all who
use 1t. Buy sack and be convinced.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Kansas farms for sale, by w. G. AL
ford. at HaZelton, Kans., at reasonable
prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

The Christian Helpers will have a
handkerchief sale and social on Friday,
March 21st. Place will be announced
later. A cordial invitation is extended
tO ALL
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Hall Hardware Company asks your
attention for few minutes inspection
OF the famous John Deere line of i'm.
plemente.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Don't forget to patronlze the ex-
change window at H. 7. Woodward's s
store every Saturday. It is conducted
by the ladies of the Christian church.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Silk strip shirt waist patterns now
on sale at Glasier & Co.'S.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

March came in with strong dry winds
and dust is the order of the day. A
good rain to soak the ground would be
appreciated at this time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Best Dry Goods in the city at Glasiel
& Co.'S. Don't buy until you sec oul
goods.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
LOCAL AND PERSONAL. 3
1920 oooooooooaa

For satisfactory dress making go to
Howe g Burton's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

If you want corn and corn chop and
other feed at right prices come to For
syth's mill
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Oliver Rule, of Cedar township. left
last week for . vacation visiting in Illi-
nois. He expects to be gone about two
months.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12
CHASE HARDWARE COMPANY
have a full line of washing machines.

The smallpox scare is almost a thing
of the past.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

For Farm Loans see Palmer & Case.
Office west side Main st.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-03-12

Seward 1. Field has opened law Of
fee in the Palmer-Case building.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
MRS. HORD WANTS SALE
OF PROPERTY CONFIRMED
Files Petition Asking That Guardians
Be Appointed to Act for Alleged In
sane Son.

Mrs. Eleanor H. Hord. of Philadel-
phia, widow of the late William T. Hord
yesterday filed petition in the Supreme
Court of the District asking that con-
tract conveying certain real eatate 10
Senator Joseph C. s. Blackburn be con-
firmed. Arnold Harris Hord and Will
liam T. Hord, jr. sons OF the petitioner,
are named as defendants.
1t is explained that William T. Hord
is of unsound mind and Is now confined
In the Pennsylvania Hospital for the In
sane. II is further stated that up to the
present time committee to care for the
interests of the noncompos defendant
has not been appointed.
When William T. hord died he left
real estate In this city known as 1909
Nineteenth Street northwest.
This property Mrs. Hord. with the
consent of her son Arnold Harris Hord
sold to Senator Blackburn for $4,000. She
now asks that guardian be appointed
for William T. Hord. jr.. and that the
court pass decree confirming the sale.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
FINAL CHAPTER OF
JACKSON CITY FIRE
John Tighe Discharged in One Case and
Nine Others Nolle Prossed-Nelson Is
Set at Liberty.

What gives promise of being the las,
act in the famous trial for arson OF
John Nelson and John Tighe, the two
men arrested and charged with having
burned three clubhouses in Jackson
City on tee night Of July IA. occurred
in the Alexandria court house yester-
day morning when Judge Love dis
missed Tighe from custody after two
months Imprisonment in the county
Jail, and nolle pressed nine other charges
against him because of the failure of
witnesses in the cases to attend court
Only three witnesses were examined
during the mornings proceedings. none
of whom made discriminating state
ments regarding the accused. Common
wealth's Attorney Clements made every
effor1 to have his witnesses in court,
but to no avail. After hearing the
condition Of affairs, Judge Love ordered
the case given to the jury. which quick
ly returned verdict of not guilty.
Tighe was congratulated by many
friends as he left the court room There
remain nine charges of arson against
Nelson. though it is likely these cases
will be nolle pressed.