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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Bankrupt'S Petition for DISCHARGE.

In the matter of Melvin A. Tibbetts, Bank.
rupt, IN bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine.
Melvin A Tibbetts of Pittsfeld In the
County of Somerset and State of Maine, in said
District, respectfully represents. that on the
judged bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress
relating 10 bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered az his property and rights of property,
and has fully complied with all the requirements
of said Acts and of the orders of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed
by the Court to have a full discharge from al
debts provabe against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are eX-
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 9Th day of April A. ID. 1903
Melvin A. Tibbetts, Bankrupt.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Athens.

The Woman's F. B. Auxiliary met in
regular session, April ID, with Mrs.
Ellingwood. The afternoon was passed
in working for the society as no work
was brought in from outside. While
pleased to welcome some new members
all hearts were saddened that the circle
of sixty was broken for the first time by
the death of Mrs. Lizzie Tobey, who
kindly offered her name to aid though
unable to attend the meetings of the
society. Much sympathy was expressed
for the bereaved family. The next
meeting of the society will be with
Lottie Lord, April %. Outside work
will be furnished and large attendance
is desired.
After the business session of the e..
A. r. post and w. r. c., April 7, the
societies united in o r. hall and listen
ed attentively to II N. Lougfellow's
personal "reminiscences of the War" In
which he gave vivid description of
nearly two months of his sarmy life
under Gen. Banks OF the voyage up the
Mississippi to New Orleans thence
overland to Fort Hudson. From a
drawing he had made he pointed out
the burying ground where lies the body
of one we'll known Athens soldier,
Henry Elliott, and showed as nearly as
possible where he stood when w w.
Brown at his left was struck in the leg
by a cannon ball tearing the flesh from
the bone below the knee. His descrip
ton of the construction of the defenses
was instructive and some who listened
could but wish that more had been there
to hear IT. At the next regular meeting
in Grange hall, May |. Mrs. Case and
Mrs, Ellingwood will each have part
aud it is hoped the president, Mrs,
Minnie Hight, will favor with "rhe Old
Sergeant"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
East COrnVille.

Rev. H. A. Bernard Of Augusta, who
spoke in Upion church last Sunday is ex-
pecied to speak at the same place again
next Sunday at 10 80 a. m. and Rev. H.
c. Giles will speak at the same place at
p. m. Come one come all.
Mrs. Frank Davis OF Hartland was 10
town a few days last week, visiting friends.
Hattie Blaisdell of Skowhegan was in
town, Sunday, visiting her parents.
c. S. Smith has two full blooded Jersey
cows that he has wintered which are
beauties, there are none like them in
town Mr.. Smith says good care tells.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

ing all of his buildings by fire one night,
last week. The chimney burned out
about noon they kept it wet all the after
noon and supposed it was all right
About nine O'Clock in the evening they
heard it begin to crack near the fireplace.
They took off some boards when the fire
burst out in blaze The hard work of
WIN, bis wife and Alta, saved the build
ings.
Miss Edna Soule of East CornvlIe is
spending a week with her cousin, Miss
Alta Rowell
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

Eyes sir" says the norman, watching the
evolutons Of the submarine boat. "our meth
DDS of transportation are steadily undergoing
improvement. Look at this latest invention
the watermobile. I don't mind being put on
record as saying that in two years time the
seahorse will be worthless, except as curl.
osty."
She-"You wouldn't think Mr.. Henpeck had
been married ten years, would your" The
Old Bach-"No. Wonderfully well preserved,
isn't he2"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Good for Children,

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives immedi
ate relief in all cases of Cough, Group
and LaGrippe because it does not pass
Immediately into the stomach, but takes
effect right at the seat of the trouble. 1t
cures permanently By enabling the lungs
to contribute pure life giving and life
sustaining oxygen to the blood and
tissues. Geo. E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
SO. Scion.

School in district No. and COM
mences next week in No. 3 this week,
with Miss Netiie Wiley of Athens as
teacher. Miss Winefred Hall teaches
in No. and Mrs A. c. Head in No. q
Mrs. L F. Boardman is quite sick with
la grippe.
Albert Jewett is quite sick; he has been
in poor health for two months.
Mrs Dora Davis is at Waterville, stop
ping with her daughter Nellie, who is
sick
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE So.
On this 18th day OF April A. d. 1908 On
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court That a hearing be had
upon the same on the sth day of May A.,
d. 1903, before said Court at Portland, in said
District. at 10 o clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The Somerset
Reporter, a newspaper printed in said District,
and that all known creditors, and other persons
In interest, may appear at the said time ana
place, and show cause, il any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies of said petition and this order, adj
dressed to them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
land, in said District, on the 18th day Of April
A. ID. 1908.
IL. 81 JAMES 4. HEWEY, Clerk.
true copy of petition and order thereon.
lwl7 Attest: JAMES 4. HEWEY, Clerk
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Makes A Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly. OF all the Salves you ever
heard of, Bucklens Arnica Salve 10 the
best. 1t sweeps away and cures Burns,
Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. It's only 25c, and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by Geo.
e. Sampson, Druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
What He Did.

"What did that man do to make him
self so famousT" asked the inquirer,
gazing curiously at an individual who
formed the central of social group.
10 the best of my knowledge" re-
piled the cynic. che did the public"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, and will not constipate like
nearly all other cough medicines Re.
fuse substitutes. Sold by f. w. Buck
nam, Skowhegan; Geo. Gushing, Madi-
aOn
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Never Rushes the Grower.

"Do you drink pale beer. Miss Mi
waukee?"
mo, indeed; papa buys our beer in
bottles. Boston Christian Register.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

The fixed capital in agriculture In the
United States is four times that In
manufactures
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Men OF Oak

Timbers of oak keep the old
homestead standing through
the years. 1t pays to use the
right stuff.
MEN of oak" are men in
rugged health, men whose
bodies are made of the sound
est materials.
Childhood is the time to lay
the foundation for sturdy con
stitution that will last for years.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
stuff.
SCOTS Emulsion stimulates
the growing powers of children,
helps them build a firm
foundation for a sturdy consti
tuition.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

Rev. w. L. jennings preached at the
church, April 10TH, subject, "Divine
forgiveness "
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

Farmer Haydtch Ito his neighbor, Farmer
Turniptop)-"Halloi Going in for barbed wire
fencing, chr Isn'tit rather dear9" Turniptop
Yes, but then you see my men don't waste
time sitting on It,"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

East Madison
Will Rowell of Madison came near los
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

who is that man they are forcing to eat so
much beefstesk and chops?" oh, he lie the
strong man" "Going in q mu scum, chr" mo,
some oeresl-food concern is going to use his
picture on their product"
Maude-"So she married and did wellP"
Annie-"Yes. She gets twenty five dollars a
week now" Maude-"Pin money!" Annie
mo; alimony."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Send for free sample.

SCOTT g. BOVINE, Chemists.
AO0.4i5 Pearl Street, New York.
SOC and $i.OO; all druggists.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
Joseph p. Hardesty

Died, at his residence In COrwin, Kan
sas, of heart failure, on the morning of
tho 11th Of November 1908, Joseph z
Hardesty. Mr.. Hardesty was a man
that spread sunshine and gladness
wherever he went and lf one had the
blues nothing was better than to meet
him, to drive them away, for he was
always in good humor and ready to
say or do something to make one for
get that he ever had the blues. He was
one of those cheerful persons who
never seemed to allow any thing to
cloud OF obscure the bright side of
everything. L. was great satisfaction
to even have the privilege of shaking
hands with him for there was warmth
and social feeling about him that eyea
hand shake would convey it to others.
He had a large and valued acquain-
tance and to know him was to like bim.
There are not enough such men in the
world. and when we lose one Of them
the loss is that much the greater. He
had been Mason for long time, and
had been member Of ChGrity Lodge
At HaZeltOn for about two years. He
leaves a wife and large family of
children (most of whom are growu) and
a large number of relatives TO mourn his
sudden taking off. He enlisted in tie
services of his country at the outbreak
OF the rebellion. and served through the
war. Coming home, he returned as
most of the soldiers did to his former
line of business, and had not only made
good Lying for his large family. but
had managed to lay by some for
rainy day. Joseph Hardesty will not
only be missed by his immediate
friends and relatives but by large
number of persons who had become
we'll acquainted with him through
business relations. He was man ever
| ready TO stretch forth a helping hand
to one in need, and we can cali TO mind
more than one occasion where he has
come to the help Of some one IN dis
tress, and in need of help. IL is the
life Of such men that makes this world
better place to live in.
The bereaYed family and friends
have the heart felt sympathy of very
large number of persons in this, their
hour of grief.
A ASYMPATHIZING FRIEND.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
c. L. BramWelI Resigns.

From the Anthony Bulletin.
& l.. BramWell has sent in his resig-
nation as manager of the Badger Lum-
ber Co.'S business IN Anthony to take eff
feet December l. Mr. Bran we'll has held
this position since the summer OF 1897,
and as he Is a thoroughly competent
lumber man, has made the acquaintance
and gained the friendship of hundreds
Of people in aud about Anthony, who
Will be sorry to learn that his i'll health
compels him to give up the work. He
returned last week to the Office after an
extended vacation, but soon found that
he was not physically able to continue
his work. He expects to go to Los
Angeles, California. His successor has
not yet been appointed, but the general
opinion Of those Swho are acquainted
with the cOmpany's business is that j.
w. Faubion, formerly manager of the
Anthony Lumber Co.. who has been
looking after the Badger Co.'S business
during Mr.. Bramwell's absence, Will be
retained as manager.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
He Was in Heaven.

An exchange tells the following
story: IAN editor who died Of starvas
tion was being escorted to heaven by
an angel who had been sent out for
that purpose. May l look at the other
place before We ascend to eternal
happiness?' Easily said the angel.
So they went below and skirmished
around taking In the sights. The
angel lost sight of the editor and went
around hades to hunt him up. He was
found sitting by a furnace. tanning
himself and gazing with rapture on Q
a lot of people in the hre. There was
sign on the furnace which said:
Delinquent Subserlbers.' Come
said the angel, We must be
golng.' You go on, said the editor.
I'm not going, this is heaven enough
for me-"
The Index does not care to rufie any
body's feelings 10y calling names.
but we have in mind about . half
dozen individuals for whose benefit
this story is published.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
A Foot Ball Game.


The Kiowa and Medicine Lodge high
school foot ball teams contested for
honors on the Medicine Lodge grldiron
on Saturday afternoon. The game re-
suited in a score of 81 TO O in favor of
Medicine Lodge. When the Kiowa
boys appeared on the streets it seemed
to be a foregone conclusion that the
MedicineLodge boys were overmatched.
The visitors were larger and stronger.
But when the game began it was soon
discovered that the home team had the
advantage of better training and more
skill.
Prof. Evans, principal Of the Kiowa
schools, took place in the latter half
of the game but even his college bred
tactics didn't cut the ice for the boys
under his tutorship. The Klowa lads
are nice lot of fellows and the Profess
or is 18k as scholar and q gentleman,
but all Will have to llmber up some be.
fore they can get into the same class
with the Medicine Lodge high school
team. 1t won't be long until the new
blood which has come to the front in
this city will develop into team that
will put all The surrounding towns on
the conquered list.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
A Telephone Decision.

The supreme court last week render
decision in which it is held that a
telephone company cannot put in poles
on the public highway without first
obtaining the consent of adjacent land
owners. The decision is far one and
may cause telephone companies which
have already built their lines much
trouble and expense in settling with
property owners. When they built
their lines they thought they had a
right of way under the law but this de.
cision holds otherwise. The test case
was brought by farmer in eastern
Kansas, where telephone company
set pole In the center of drive way
leading from the public highway into
his farm.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
The Flower Show.

The ladies who have the Flower Show
and Arts and Crafts exhibits Ill hand
this fall are entitled to the united
praise and congratulations of all our Cit
iZens on the great success of the event
and the elaborate exhibits made. The
entertainment began at the opera
house On Monday night of this weeA
and will close tonight. A splendid pro-
gram Of varied selections is rendered
each night, among which the marches
and songs by the little folks under the
direction Of Mrs. Anna Hahn form no
small part. The different instrumental
and vocal musical selections rendered
by Medicine Lodge talent also lend to
the entertainment of those who come
each night to see the exhibits.
The attendance each night Is liberal.
which attests the approval the ladl es
have from the public for their efforts.
The proceeds will GO toward improving
the public city library. The Index
will publish list of premiums award
ed, next week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
A Splendid Meeting.

The first Barber county teachers
association meeting of the fall and
winter season was held at the school
building in this city on Saturday. II
is reported as having been the largest
in the country for many years. Eighty
four teachers were presens. The pro.
gram was carried out as published. and
great interest was manifested. Prof.
Geo. Eckert's talk on School work in
Germany" was excellent and it was re-
celved with especial interest.
After the meeting adjourned the
pedagogues went in body TO witness
the foot ball game.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
A Hunting Party.

A party of sportsmeu-two from Chi
cago and two from Kansas City-arriv-
Ell Monday for week of hunting. J..
B. Holmes and r. Fl. Hall piIoted them
out to the Holmes ranch on Tuesday.
They will probably go into Oklahoma
before returning. They are intimate
friends Of Messrs. Hall and Holmes.
The occasion called Keno" and the
stage coach and six big horses into
service and the outfit is certainly out
for q time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
Charley GrOnemiar Robbed in K. C..

Charley Gionemlar OF Nippawalla
township was robbed in Kansas City
last week and relieved Of 81 so in cash
aud draft for 1857 90. Payment on
the draft was stopped, however. and. lie
is out only 81 so.
Mr.. GrOnemIar went to Kansas City
with the intention of buying two Car
loads of sheep. He bad the sheep
bought but before paying fOc them his
pocket book con tanning 81 so and draft
for 1857 90, came up N ssing. He wired
the bank here to stop paNmeut on the
draft and also tried to get message
for money TO pay for his sheep, but on
account of a delay somewhere he didn't
get reply in time and he came home
without the sheep. He expects to have
load shipped cut this week.
Mr.. Gronemiar returned home on
Friday. When asked about the robbery,
he had no idea where 1t took place nor
who did it. All he knows about it is
that when he looked for his pocket
book it was gone.
both contained accounts of It, They
go on to say that Mir. Gronemiar was
held up by two negro women. The
Journal says 1t happened at the corner
Of 18th and Genesee streets, and the
World says it happened in the west
bottoms. The World says, also, that
John Henry, negro, was arrested and
is believed to know of the whereabouts
of the women who held Mr. Gronemiar
up. Mr.. Gronemiar says this is pure
fabrication gotten up by the reporters.
He says there is no foundation for the
story at all; that he was not held up by
anyone. Whoever got it. did 1t by sleek
pickpocket work. He can't imagine
how the reporters got the story. The
only place he reported the theft was at
the police station and the police denied
the responsibility for the story.
CharleS's friends regard the joke as a
good one, but are glad that he didn't
lose more than $3.50.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
The Sign Scared Him.

An aged pedestrian Of Irish decent
stopped at the Index Office last Friday
to inquire for the county clerks Office.
The court house was shown him and he
said he thought it was around there
somewhere. but he saw the notice on
the outside, keep Away No Talking"
and he was afraid 10 venture in. The
sign is posted outside Of the Jail apart
ments and applies to those who are in
the habit OF hanging around and talk.
ing to prisoners, but the old gentleman
evidently did not want to take any
chances.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
Fire Sale.

Chase Hardware Company, Medicine
Lodge. have nearly two cars of Barb
Wire that was in the basement of their
store, that was only slightly damaged
by fire that they are Offering at a dis
count to close out sG once. Parties
needing any wire can well afford to buy
it al 1t is not hurt and will stand any
amount of stretching.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18

Fl. B. Ryther, for more than q year
foreman Of the Review Office, left Mon.
day for Portales, n. M. to take charge
OF a newspaper recently purchased by
Bert Roby. Mr.. Ryther is an all
round newspaper man and with Bert's
heavy editorials, will get out . paper
that will make PortaIes get new
hump on itself. Success to the boys
Alva Record.
The Index hopes that Bert's patrons
will treat him better than Bert did
some newspapers which he used to take
We hope he will meyer be called upon
20 express his opinion Of q man who
takes the paper ten years. leaves the
country and ignores a bill when it IL
sent to him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18

Z. E. Hussey came up from Jefferson.
Texas. last week to visit among friends
and take rest. he is still contracting
timber land for railroad company In
Texas and IS doing an extensive bust.
ness. Pat looks we'll.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
Wells.Adams.

John Wells and Bonnie Adams were
married in the city of Pratt last Thu
day, November u, 1903. Mr.. Wells Is
the second son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Wells and Miss Adams is the second
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samue! Ad-
ans. They returned home Sunday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18

School report Of district No. 8 for
month ending Nov. 6. No. pupils en-
rolled s. Total attendance l5.4 Aver
age attendance ITO. No. tardies S.
Fred Elsea was neither absent nor tar
dy.-E. E. Hagerman, teacher.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18

On account OF the rush for reserved
seats for the Boston Orchestra enter
tainment reserved seats in the gallery
will he sold for IS cents. II you have
no seat 90 and have it reserved at once,
as even standing room may be hard to
get.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
McBrayer-Naekey.

Probate Judge Gleason issued
marriage license ON Monday to Charles
Fl. McBrayer and Rena M. Mackey OF
Kiowa. They are among that city's
most popular young people and are
also known by many in this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18

The new bank AZ Sharon opened for
business yesterday. The officers are:
H. II. Fair, president; CIV. .Caysnaugh,
vice president; G. II. Jones. cashier.
Directors: G. Fl. Jones, w. 8. Bene6ei.
G. w. Cavansugh, b. n. Fair and j.
T. Schnelle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18

The Badger Lumber Company de.
sires to inform the people OF Medicine
Lodge that 1t Is here to stay and ex-
poets TO be doing business at the old
stand when other firms are gone and
forgotten.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18

From Dixon, Illinois, come these
words concerning the Boston Ladies
Symphony Orchestra: THE Orchestra
is certainly worthy of all the lavish
praise bestowed upon it by the musical
critics throughout the country
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18

Mrs. Jasper Grimsley arrived from
Emporla on Tuesday OF last week to
visit her parents, l.. w. Lusk and wife
in Moore township, and friends in
Medicine Lodge and Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18

BennIe Kaufman has a stenographic
job at Kansas City. G. w. Spawr, who
IS working there, got 1t for him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18

Thomas Balmer brought in 500 sheep
from Wyoming last Thursday and will
winter them on johnson Mounsey's
farm in Nippawalla township. He will
full feed part Of them and will also
hr0Ad
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18

Hute Cases bird dog got anothe +
dose of poison last Thursday but dose
Of lard counteracted it again. This
particular dog seems to have particu-
lar man enemy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-18
Coal and Prices.

We are not gong in the coal business.
We are In 1t now. We have all kinds
of coal at the following prices: