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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Sun City Items.

[Received too late for publication last week.
Miss Ollie FRAZIER has been quite
ill during the past week.
Geo. Lott moved to his place just
west of Sun City on Monday. Homer
Hoagland having moved to the York
place.
Van and Bernlce Lott started to
school at Sun City February 22nd.
The school is progressing nicely.
Rev. Owen has been called to the
pastorate of the Baptist church at this
place.
Miss Edwards of the Kansas City
Deaconess Home. delivered a very in
structive address here Sunday evening.
A collection of $50 was raised for
the Deaconess Hospital of Kansas
City.
Since the January examination, Sun
City has first grade teacher.
The Teachers Association at Sun
City was well attended. The school
house was crowded with patrons,
school children and teachers. A good
program was rendered, after which
the Lake and Sun boys played a game
of base ball. It resulted in a victory
for the Sun team in a score of II to 8.
On account of lack of time the full
nine innings could not be played.
Miss Hattie Harmon is still quite
poorly.
Oliver Owens of Bslvidere died Mon
day morning, Feb. 22nd. He was 1e
years of age.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
From ". C. Afford.
Palmyra, ILL.,. Feb. 81, 1904.

Palmyra. ILL.,. Feb. q, 1904.
Eds. Index: I left Hazelton last
Wednesday and landed here Friday in
sunshine from the time left Hazelton
until today. The winter here has been
long. cold one but they now have the
wet SIDE up and getting about is not
like it is In Barber county. have met
quite a number of former friends and
if stay to make each Of them visit
will not get back in time to help elect
democratic governor next fall.
Since left here 25 years ago, there
has been great change in this country,
but not great enough to conceal the
mud and snow and general disagreeable
weather. think if I had remained
away 30 years would still have been
able TO recognize the weather as
being fully up to the old standard.
This county is one of the always
safely democratic and naturally their
local taxes are kept down, but not so in
state affairs. Judging from what [
have heard, the republicans administer
state affairs in the same manner that
their brethren do in Kansas.
All the farmers here have free mail
delivery, and nearly all have telephones
80 that while the roads are bad and they
are hardly able to go to town, they can
get their mail regularly and to kill time
quarrel with their neighbors over the
phone.
A great many people are down with
the grip and it seems to me wonder
that they are not all sick, considering
the hard winter. 1t Kansas could &C.
casionally swap weather with the peo-
pie here think both sides would get
the best of the deal.
Land here is selling away up-all the
way from $75 to 500 per acre, and
some of the very choice even higher
than that. Corn and hay are the prin-
cipal crops here and seldom tail.
am studying medicine as side is
sue. want to fiud a sure cure for
scratches" as I expect wading the
mud will cause me to be afflicted soon.
lam going to visit my old home lodge
where l was made mason, 81 years
ago, tonight.
If you can solve this puzzle (meaning
nay manuscript I will write some more
later. In the meantime tell all of the
Barber county fellows "HellO."
w. G. AFFORD.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Rode a Cow.

A man who was too full for his own
welfare out at the Parrish sale Thurs
day, said be could ride anything that
ran. so he jumped astride big, young
COW near by. The cow ran in a straight
line short ways and the rider was all
right but the cow suddenly made a
right angle movement and the rider
kept on going in straight line. He
struck upon his face and plowed up
the ground with his nose. That mem.
Der looked something like a raw beet
when friends dug the man out. The
COW was not injured.-Pratt Union.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
CHURCHES.

RTETHODIST MISUNDERSTANDING ser
AVA vice: Sunday school, 10 A. NJ. Preaching
II A. ~ Glass meeting, II NJ. Preaching, 80 p.
n. Junior League meets Wednesday afternoon
at Ais. Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening
at 7:30. Teachers meeting, Tuesday evening.
Epworth League, Friday. 1870 p. NJ. All are
cordially invited. j. l.. PATTERSON. Pastor.
THRISTIAN.-SunGa school every Sunday
~ at 10 A. NJ. Preaching, IL A. NJ. and 1880 p.
N. Prayer meeting every Wednesday even
ing. A. y. WALKER,
Pastor.
DAPTIST.-Church east of Grand Hotel.
- Sunday school at 10 A. NJ. Preaching sun
days ut u A. NJ. and $40 p. NJ. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening. The b. Y. P. U. meets at
2 p. n. on Sundays. j. j. GRIFFIN,
Pastor.
TPISCOPAL.-Services once a month at
- Chapel on South MSin street. Meetings
announced.
TATHOLIC.-Service held on Tuesday af-
~ ter the third Sunday in each mouth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
James W. Underwood Dead.

Died at the home of his son. James
A., in this city. on Thursday, Feb. 10,
1904, James w. Underwood, aged 80
years and IL months. He was a native
of Ohio. Three children SURVIVE him,
James A. of this city. VIM. J. of Dewey
county, and a daughter, Mrs. Alice
O'Day of Springfield, Mo. Services
were held at the Episcopal church.
Friday at 2 O'Clock p. M, by the Rev
S. G. Welles, after which the remains
were laid in the A. .. q. w cemetery.
--AlYa Record.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
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 dis
count to close out at once. Parties
needing any wire can we'll afford to buy
it as it is not hurt and will stand any
amount of stretching.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Of Interest to School Boards.

County Superintendent Lake requests
us to announce that the apportionment
of funds for the various school districts
has been completed and that the dis
trlcts can get their money by the
treasurers' of the different district
school boards calling for it at the
county treasurer's office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
A Lot

that we are Offering at prices
that must turn every man in
to a stylish dresser as far as
shirts are concerned. And
to help matters along we have
a lot Of handsome neckwear
that we have put in the low
price place along with the
shirts.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Notice to Creditors.

All parties indebted to the Hall
Hardware Company are requested to
call at A. NJ. Houchin's Office and set.
tie as soon as possible. We desire to
close up our business within the next
so or 60 days, at most.
HALL HARDWARE Co,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

All kinds of furniture bought and
sold, stoves repaired, and second hand
goods of every description constantly
in stock. Store on North Main street.
ADAM JACKSON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Notice to Hunters.

No hunting will be allowed on any
lands owned or controlled by any of the
undersigned parties, under the penalty
of the law. j. l.. CANT
T. l.. SALES
HARRY BASY
JIG. CUSEY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
postoffice at Medicine Lodge for the
week ending February q. 1904:
Miss Anna Marley, Mr.. Ed Kelley.
When calling for these letters please
state that they have been advertised.
J. N. TITUs,P. M.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

HIT. Woodward s. Son are exclusive
agents for the o. B. Flour-the best
brand on the market. 1t is popular
with all who use it. Try a sack.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

Kansas farms for sale. by w. G. AL
ford, at Hazelton, Kans., at reasonable
prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

l.. A. DOwntain of Moore township
represented his community at the dem
ocratic committee meeting in this city
on Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
H. 7. Woodward & Son.
ON THE CORNER.

H. =. Woodward & Son have put in
big stock of ready made clothing. If
you need suit, see them. They are
good goods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

The Index and st. Louis Semi Week.
~ Republic one year. SLIGO.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

The Pixley Home Talent Company
will present dot the Miners Daugh-
ter" at Kiowa on Friday night of this
week. Kiowa people should not miss
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

Forsyth's mil is the right place to
get your feed. Corn chop, Kafir chop,
bran, shorts and chicken feed always
on hand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

of interest and Importance to
buyers can be found on our
counters this week. Their
interest lies in. the fact that
though the patterns and ma
terials are the latest in shirt.
ings, we have
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

For Farm Loans see Palmer & Case
Office west side Main st.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Warning Notice
Hunting on Poor Farm Posi-.
lively Prohibited.

Hunting and Trespassing on the Barber
County Poor Farm are positively prohibited
under the pains and penalties of the law, in
each and every instance. All persons will
take due notice of this order.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
of Barber County, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

CYPRESS CHAPTER, No 63,R. A. NJ. meets End
and Atm Thursday nights Of each month, in
Masonic Hall. w. 4. STOUT, ID. +.
III. II. CASE. Secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Seed Potatoes.

Seed Potatoes.
II. T. Woodward & Son have cellar
full of Minnesota grown seed potatoes
EARLY Ohio. Early Rose, and Blisse's
Triumph. Leave your order early.
Alfalfa Hay.
Parties desiring alfalfa hay can be
supplied by leaving orders with Sim
Ewalt at the lumber yard.
Woodward & Son have just received
their new stock OF Dry Goods and
notions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

LORRAINE CHAPTER, No. 46, o. E. S. Meets
Arst and third Monday nights of each mouth,
in Masonic Hall. MRS.W. G. MILLAR, w. N.
MRS. SAMUEL GRIFFIN, Sec'y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Bargains
Qre
New Goods
New Store
New Prices

The public is invited to in.
spect my entirely new stock
of Furniture, Carpets and
Rugs. We will show you as
nice a line of goods as can be
found anywhere. Bring your
catalogue and we will con.
vince you that you can do as
we'll at home.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

KILMER LODGE, No. 2225, D. of H. Meets 2nd
and 4th Saturday nights Of each month in A
q. u. w. Hall. MRS. j. d. MArHEwS,C OF II.
MAY AXTELL, Recorder.
/. ESSIE LINDLEY, Receiver.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

SYLVAN CAMP, No. 1131, NJ ". OF A.
Meets End and 4th Wednesdays of each month
in A. o. u. w. Hall. q. Q. HERR, '. Z.
G. G. PAINTER, Clerk.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
South For Good Highways.

The public spirited citizens Of the
south are enthusiastic advocates of
better roads. says the Chicago Record
Herald. In many counties Of North
Carolina, Tennessee and Texas bonds
have been issued and many miles of
first class roads constructed. II there
Is anything worse than a clay road 1t
is one of sand. But apparently by ac-
cident it was discovered few years
ago that sand and clay thoroughly
mixed in proper proportions make an
excellent road. AS n result Of this dis
covery a large mileage Of sand-clay
roads has been constructed in North
and South Carolina and some in other
states. Two advantages Of this kind
of road are cheapness Of construction
and abundance of material. In many
coast counties in the south shells are
used for making roads. and they prove
an excellent substitute for crushed
stone. In southern Alabama and Lou
isiana may be found some stretches of
shell road that are as fine as any in
the country.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
The BAD Roads Tax.

Joseph ii. Brigham, first assistant
secretary of agriculture. said In the
course of his address at a recent good
roads convention: II regard the tax
that is imposed upon all our citizens
by bad roads as the most onerous and
useless Of taxes, and the way to get
rid of that tax is to make better roads.
That will cost money. but 1t will pay.
We cannot afford with the other i'm
provements that are being made in this
country of ours to continue longer to
drag our bodies through the undis-
turbed mud we find at certain seasons
Of the year in these great. rich agri-
cultural states"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
Rural Delivery Notes

A Michigan paper says that to the
$50 rural mail carriers In that state
last year there happened 511 accidents.
Many of these accidents incurred the
entire demolition Of the wagon and
some the loss of horse.
Detroit has marine service by
which mail is collected from and de-
livered to vessels passing between the
upper lakes and Lake Erie, but with
this exception there Is no other water
service. so far rs known, in connection
with the rural delivery.
There are 800 rural mail delivery
routes in operation throughout Mime
sofa at present, which is exactly 200
more than there were a year ago, and
the monthly payroll now amounts to
more than $4,000.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
WHERE STATES AID.
Road Building Under This Plan and
the Progress Made.

the Progress Made.
In the northeastern states, from
Maine to Pennsylvania, more progress
has recently been made in building
good roads than in any other section OF
the United States. This Is mainly
due to the adoption Of the state aid
plan.
New Jersey was the first state to
adopt this plan. The law enacted
there in 1891 provided that the state
pay one-third Of the cost Of improv-
ing the roads and the counties two
thirds, part Of which may be charged
up to the towns in which the roads are
built. The farmers were at first Op-
posed to this law, but now they are
enthusiastic In its support. More than
$1,50O,O0O has been appropriated by
the state under this law. Nearly a
thousand miles Of road have been
macadamized. The state aided roads
must conform to the plans laid down
by the state commissioner Of high
ways.
In Massachusetts the state pays the
entire cost of building the roads, but
requires the counties to pay back one
fourth of the cost. Nearly $4,000 Is
appropriated annually for this purpose.
Nearly 100000 has already been in
vested in roads by the state. AS re-
suit Massachusetts has hundreds Of
miles Of as fine roads as any in the
world.
Connecticut has also operated under
this plan since 1895. The state puts
up two-thirds of the money for road
building. The plan is considered a
great success. More than $4,000
has been appropriated and spent, and
about 500 miles Of fine roads have been
built
In New York the state pays one-half
the cost Of building the roads. the coun-
ties 30 per cent and the townships Is
per cent, and the plan is working ad-
mirably. Last year 100000 was ap-
propriated by the legislature, and more
than $2,OOO,0OO has been voted since
the law was enacted. This years ap-
preparation is more than $1.OOO,OOO.
Maine New Hampshire, Vermont,
Rhode Island and Delaware all have
state aid laws, which are working sat
1sfactorily, though expenditures and
operations are on a smaller scale than
In the other states named.
Pennsylvania is the latest convert to
the state aid plan. The last legislature
enacted a law providing that the state
shall pay two-thirds of the cost of
road improvement, the counties one
sixth and the townships One-sixth.
The sum of $0,5OO,OOO was appropriate
ed, to be spent in six years.
The fundamental principle on which
the state aid plan rests Is that the pub
lie highways are for the use and ben
eft of the whole people and that all
should therefore share In the cost Of
their improvement.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24

In Japan the nose is the only fea-
ture which attracts attention. The
nose determines the beauty or uglincss
Of the face. according as 1t is big or
small This is probably due to the
fact that difference in noses constitutes
about the only distinction between one
Japanese face and another. The eyes
are invariably black, the cheek Zones
high and the chin receding.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
An Excellent Plan.

In Talbot county. Md, the commits
sioners have determined to have very
good If not the best public roads in the
state and to this end have appointed a
number of representative citizens In
each district as road supervisors, each
Df whom will have the responsibility
Of several miles Of roads in his district
and see that they are kept in condition.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
Gold In Shipncntn.

Exporters OF gold always prefer to
ship in bars rather than coin simply
because of the greater subsection Of
coin to abrasion in transit. They can
not be packed as closely as bars. 1t
is said that $1,OOO,OOO In American
eagles may show as great loss as
500 from abrasion in being carried
from New York to Paris.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24

Cut glass is made out Of rock that
has been Quarried and then ground in
to sand After the sand has been
melted and nodded into an article it Is
roughed with sand and steel grinding
wheel, then smoothcd by stone cut
ting wheel and finished by a wood
polishing wheel.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24

Capital punishment l. in vogue In
Japan, but no Onc-nOt even the exc
cutioner-wi witnesses the actual dispatch
of the condemned man. WHO Is placed
In kind of box ana left to himself us
soon MS the moose Is adjusted. The
floor of the box falls when the signal
is given, and the murderer drops into
eternity nnSCCn
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
Railway Locals.
Reduced Rate

SUNDAY Excursion TICKETS now on sale and
Cumberland and Connellsvile, inclusive.
Good on day of issue only and valid going
only on Train No. 13, and returning on
Train No. 10, leaving Cumberland 40 a.
M. returning, leave COnnellsvile 3 p. m.
For tickets and full information call on
NJ. G. CLARKE, Titket Agent, Cumberland,
Md. If
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24

Every Day Il the Best Day.
Some skies may be gloomy.
Some moments be sad.
But everywhere. always,
Some souls must be glad.
For true Is the saying
Proclaimed by the seer.
each day is the best day
OF somebody's year!'
Each day finds a hero;
Each day helps a saint:
Each day brings to some one
A Joy without faint
Though It may not be my turn
Or yours that Is near.
"Each day is the best
OF somebody's yearr'
The calendar sparkles
with days that have brought
Some prize that was longed for,
Some good that was sought.
High deeds happen daily:
Wide truths grow more clear;
each day Is the best
OF somebody's year!'
No sun ever rises
But brings Joy behind:
No sorrow in letters
The whole earth can bind.
How selfish our fretting!
How narrow our fear!
Each day is the best
OF somebody's year,"
-Priscilia Leonard In Putsburg Methodist
Recorder.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
Ruaainn Army Rntions.

The daily ratlons of Russian sol
der in the field are two and n half
pounds of bread or one and three
fourths pounds Of biscuit, one pound
of meat and for making soup four
ounces OF barley greats. three-fOurths
ounces Of dried vegetables and three
ounces of flour. Then salt, pepper,
tea and sugar are given out in the
usual quantity.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
The Ear Southern Ocean.

Seals, whales and q great variety of
fishes inhabit the far southern ocean.
The floor OF that ocean Is said to be
occupied by more abundant and more
peculiar forms of animal life than any
other known part OF the sea bed.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24

know me, do your Oh. I'm 'bogy' at
the course"
"ShOuld say you were bogy. What
do you want to scare fellow like that
for, and what have you been doing?"
"Oh. I'm just practicing for the sum-
mer. You see, there is a golf course
on the edge of this pond, and l have
learned the game from hearing it SO
often, and, you see. it's so much cooler
down here to play than In that hot
field. and then they knock so many
balls in the pond that am well sup
piled. Now. If you will just be caddle
I'll go on with the game"
"What Is the gamer
"Oh. just put the ball on a lily pad
and pound it with this club and yell
Fore" and If you find 1t before next
week you win the game"
"Oh, see." said the eel. And IL you
don't find 1t the other fellow wins. III
caddie for you All ready"
Mr.. Perch put the ball on a lily pad
and gave 1t good rap. Mr.. Eel OPEN
ed his mouth wide and caught the ball.
"Can you find lit" said he.
Mr.. Perch looked In vain. II can't
seem to locate it," he said hOpelessly.
"Don't see 1t myself" said the eel,
with n smile.
~ guess it went out OF bounds" sug-
gested the perch.
II think it's inside. though" smiled
the eel. "Do you give 1t upT
II do" said Mr.. Perch sadly
80 do l." said the eel. coughing 1t
out OF his mouth. "nnd guess win"
Moral.-You can be cheated at any
game, even golf.-Detroit Journal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24

In the British museum is an adver-
tlsement of Il reward for a runaway
slave. The lad" Is written on papyrus
and Is 5000 years old. 1t WAS exhum-
ed from the ruins of ThebeS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
0uinine In InilIn.

The inhabitants Of malIr;nuS regions
in India can purchase uunnr ut prac-
tically cost price. 1t is pu! M in small
packages by the government and sold
at the rate of q cent for ten ;siIinS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
PortuRuese CompositOrs.

Composltors in Portuguese newspa-
per offices get about $40 a month. The
editors get no more, but their work Is
light, and they have plenty of time for
outside employment.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
Pansy Culture.

The most important point in pansy
culture is to give plenty of water
and keep the roots cool. The pansy
bed can be watered twice day to ad-
vantage
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24

In the island of Luzon there are near
" n million acres OF rolling pine land,
with no underbrush or tropical vege-
tation.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
The Derby,

The race for the Derby stakes is so
called because 1t was instituted in
1880 by the Earl Of Derby.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
An A1imal Story For
Little Folks
The Foxy Eel

Good graciOusv' cried COnger Eel,
slipping quickly to one side as most
wonderful creature came sliding to-
ward him. What In the name of Nep-
tune Is this?"
Fore" yelled the creature dashing
past him.
What for?' gasped Conger, wig
Cling his whiskers.
"HO. ho." laughed the other. Don't
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24
Scotch Herring.

900 barrels OF herring are cured every
year
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-24

Street lamps (oiD were first used in
the better quarters of Paris in 1920,
but they We're not lighted when the
moon shone