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The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
METHopIsTs AND ADJUSTMENTS.
At the recent annual meeting d
the Methodist Ministers Association

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itin New York. considerable discussion
was aroused by the Introduction into
the discussion of suggestion that
the well-known amusement para
graph. 24S, of the book of discipline
of the Methodist Episcopal church,
should be expunged or amended. The
Rev. DIR. Daniel Halleran, presiding
elder of the Elizabeth district of the
Newark conference, vigorously OPP
posed any alteration in the rule, say
ing: when Metnodism abandons
her crucial self-denials, blots out the
line of demarcation between herself
and the world, and merges her dis
tinctive tenets, to court the favor OF
the pleasure-loving and the pleasure
seeking, the tides of holy favor which
have borne her to thousands OF
homes, to millions OF hearts, and to
many lands, will forever recede." On
the other hand most of the newspa-
pers which have touched upon the
subject incline to the view that it
would greatly add to the strength of
the Methodist church If this "cause
of chronic dissension which has now
become acute" could be eliminated by
repeal. The New York Times, for
example, says:
"The real state of the case
seems to be that ways of looking
at things, including worldly
amusemants,' vary among Meth
odists exactly as they do among
other people, according to the
habits and associations Of those
who take them. The Methodist
laity do about such things what
in the eyes Of each layman seems
right, without regard to the
amusement paragraph"
A Brooklyn paper of the same
name holds to a similar view and
therefore questions II 1t is judicious
to maintain upon the statute books of
the church an enactment which Is con-
stantly being set aside and disobeyed,
and which Its more earnest support
ers agree can not be enforced. 1t az
firms that there are many good Meth
odists who refuse to believe that their
chances Of salvation will be imperiled
il they relieve the monotony Of con-
slant meditation on death and judg-
ment and eternity by an occasional
quiet family game of euchre; who
think it no sin If the lawless feet of
their children occasionally move to a
dance measure, and who can sit and
enjoy good dramatic performance
without any lurking dread that their
feet may have been caught In the
snares of Satan. "The matter is one
in which everyone's conscience should
govern his conduct"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

. Representative Lacey, of Iowa,
says the Washington Post, was talk
ing about the hard times in the last
Cleveland administration. The price
Of sheep in his state went to nothing,
A mass meeting was called and at.
tended by about 1900 people. After
discussing the low price of sheep,
one of the men made this announce.
ment: "On next Saturday we will
have a barbecue and we are going to
kill $3.50 worth of sheep. Everybody
is-lvfted. There will be enough for
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
Ranids Rnnnhlican.

Cedar Rapids Republican, Just
how farmers are to be benefited by
letting Canada come down the great
lakes and sell its food products to the
teeming millions who live in the lake
cities, from Chicago to Buffalo, is one
Of the theories that needs elucidation.
Generally speaking, farmers want to
keep those hungry populations con-
nected with their own farms.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
Congressman HUI 4

aik2e ~ t,sss- I'll -es
ftfoT-e ssyssssei - -tnsSs
diced a Silr IN congress- u pprovldiffg fer
the appropriation of 100000 for inn
provement of the Des Moines river
by Strengthening, deepening, diking,
riprapping and building levees in and
near Des Monies. The flood of last
spring did close to 100000 worth OF
Gsmage in Des Moines. If Congress-
man Hull gets his bill through, the
work of improving the river to pre-
vent recurrence Of such a disaster
will be of a character permanently to
prevent It; and the government will
maintain its own improvements.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
-Iowa,s national democratic com.

-Iowa's national democratic COM
mitteeman, Charles A. Walsh, who al
SO is secretary Of the national COM
mittee, declares that William Ran
dolph Hearst Is the logical nominee
of the democratic party for presi-
dent; that he is the only man now
mentioned for the nomination VINO
has any chance Of election, and that
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

France seems to be gaining on
its death rate. According to the Jour-
nal Official the births in the year 1902
numbered S45,37S, while the deaths
were 761 ,434, an excess of 1894
births over deaths. The excess OF
births over deaths in 1901 was 72,39S.
There were POI, 431 marriages and g.
S95 divorces in France during the
year 1902.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

Judge Quarton has announced
himself as candidate for the repub-
lican nomination for congress in the
Tenth district. He has been dis
trict Judge for ten years and has
many friends in this section, being
reared at Fremont.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

1T is announced that a woman is
coming to Des Moines who can sing
in four different languages. by at
tending any one Of dozen churches
in Des Moines on Sunday" COM
ments the Capital, women can be
heard singing in language that no
one seems to be able to understand"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

AN Indiana woman never saw a
train until she was 10S years old.
The Creston Advertiser Gazette
thinks it probable that the latter part
of the story accounts for her reaching
that ripe old age.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

The recent Catholic fair at OF
tumwa brought in $500. During the
past four years a debt of $4,000 on
the Sacred Heart church has 'een re.
'uced to little less than $4,000
such manifestations of the thrift
peeple in general are a genuine ,sn,
- 3, - nsse cshoiGi ilo-s4 -
4 t9shsasI of pfesene ij;tissIneesss con,
ditions, and mute but mighty pro-
test against any change in policies.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

--Manchuria Is reported to be filed
with counterfeit Russian notes. most
ly 8 ruble notes. The counterfsits
come from Japan and China and are
very skillfully manufactured. They
are usually distributed among the
rural population.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

There are three kinds. observes
the Canton News; 'the wills, the
can'ts and the won'ts. The first ac-
complish nearly everything, the sec
ond rarely accomplish anything and
the latter class accomplish nit and
sometimes appear to be glad Of il.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

The Iowa supreme court has de-
cided that butcher shop is nui-
sance. People of small means have
been thinking that way for some
time" remarks the Council BLUFFS
Nonpareil
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
-ThaIowa saloon men

-TheIowa saloon men will again
bring the back door" question before
the legislature this winter, claiming
that inasmuch as they are not allow
ed an entrance or exit in the rear
they should not be required to gain
the consent of property owners in
that direction to conduct their traffic
in liquor.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

Iowa will be justly pilloried an in
CRATE il her democratic delegation
does not support him for the nominal
ton. Can 1t be that Hearst Is look
ing for the millions or copies OF the
Chicago American that were sent to
every postofice in Iowa last fall? In
grates Yes, whack up!
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

The Herald would like to see Mr..
Blythe and Mr.. Cummins both on the
Iowa delegation,if the majority of the
people of Iowa want them. But it
does not want to see anything occur
that would keep Senator Allison out
of the convention. He is needed
there,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

According to Finnish newspa-
pers there is reason to apprehend a
famine in several parts Of Eastern
Finland, where the harvests were
very bad owing to continual rains.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

Certain scientists in Chicago
claim to have evidence that women
do not go to heaven. They find au-
th0rity in Revelations 81, which
reads: 'And there was silence in
heaven for the space of half an hour .
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

Chicago is developing great re-
spect for law. 1t hasn't thus far
found a word of fault with the au-
thorities for closing the churches
Ke0kul1 Gate-City.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
LACEY ON RECIPROCITY.

The following userps from Con.
gresham Lacey's reply to Mr.. Lind,
Of Minnesota, are pretty good repub.
lican gospel and are worthy more
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

Charlton did not half state the
situation. Canada has not only
retired from taking the initiative,
but Canada has fully decided not
to enter into any trade relations
with this country that are not dis
tinctly to Canada's advantage"
Then why in the name of common
sense should this country wish to
make any agreements that shall in
every case rebound to the benefit of
Canada and the disadvantage Of the
farmers and manufacturers in this
country. When you have got good
thing, hold to 1t. A bird in the hand
Is worth all the reciprocity and other
pet theories that the Des Moines in
cubator can hatch
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
HELD ONTO A GOOD THING.

The position, or positions, taken by
the Register and Leader are hard for
the ordinary mortal to comprehend.
One day it will advocate reciprocity
with Canada, and the next day it will
send the cob house into the chasm of
things despisable. Only short time
ago it was patting Governor Cummins
and his pet theory on the vertebra,
and now it comes to the front with
strong premises for the stand-patters.
In reviewing his speech in congress
the Register and Leader says:
Major Locey quoted Mr.. John
Charlton's statement at Detroit,
The call is with the United
States. Canada has definitely
and deliberately retired from
taking the initiative. He might
have gone much farther, for Mr..
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

I'm the view of the Sioux City
Journal the danger is that about the
time the bankruptcy law is repaired
there will be need of it again.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

The success Of the st. Louis fair
is assured. A lot of 40,500 bushels of
peanuts has just been received there.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

The Chicago University says it
needs $20,00O,OO0 to complete its
plans. Don't all speak at once.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

Ottunwa is acting the hog. The
Morrell Packing co. killed 10000 last
week.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
DO You Want The Earth?

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Send us so cents (coin or stamps) with
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Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
Elisha D. Skinner Dead.

Elisha l.. Skinner died at his home
at South Haven, Kansas, on Wednes.
day, June s, 1904, aged 80 years, II
months and IA days. He is survived by
widow IS years of age, and seven
daughters. Mrs. Emma johnson of
this city is granddaughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Skinner resided here
about eight years ago and were ac-
quainted with a number of our peo.
pie. They many times expressed their
appreciation of the city and it's people
and always in conversation with
friends from this place, after moving
away. asked to be remembered to their
Medicine Lodge friends.
Mr. Skinner was venerable old gen.
tleman who lived useful and christian
life. He and his good wife lived to.
gether nearly slxty-nine years, a record
Tor longevity which very few can claim.
His noble deeds iD life is a heritage
to his Surviving children and grand.
children richer than gold and they Will
ever hold him IN sacred remembrance
until they too are called into the Glory
World.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
KIOWA ITEMS.

Clipped from the News. Review.
Mrs. F. M. Lane was taken i'll last
Friday, and fof several days was con.
sidered very Ill. She is recovering very
slowly.
Ed. FL. Smith bought 60 head of good
yearliDgs from Green Adams of Sun
City, at an average price of about SIS
per head.
Mrs. Chas. Rumsey and Mrs. s. T..
Holloway left for Pratt, yesterday, in
response to message from Charlie
Rumsey informing his relatives of the
serious illess of his little son.
Mrs. John Dobson left Sunday noon
for Chicago to attend the final inter
ment of a sister who died some time
ago and was temporarily placed in a
vault. On Eer way home she expe cts
to pay short visit to her sister-in law
and Mr.. James w. Dobson, deputy war
den at the Kansas state penitentiary.
There is good opening for good
lawyer in KiOwa. Judge Rumsey has
about the law and collection business
he can attend to, and as he contem-
plates 10 remove to California to lIye In
ease and comfort for the balance of his
days he is anxious to turn over his bus
iness to some enterprising lawyer for a
small consideration.
Wedding bells rang merrily and orange
blossoms spent their fragrance freely in
Coontown on Thursday evening of last
week. The colored population, array
ed in their best and most gorgeous ap.
parel and wearing the proverbial smiles
of happy darkies was assembled at the
colored church to witness the marriage
of Miss Minnie Jennings, belle of the
tribe of Sciplo Africanus, and Stephen
Tilford, linial descendant of Ham.
Rev. G. A. Kitch, of the M. E. church
performed the ceremony and implored
blessings for the happy young couple.
After the ceremony a wedding feast
was spread at the home of the brides
parents and hilarity and good cheer
reigned supreme long after the young
couple had silently stolen away to be.
gin matrimonial life at their own home.
God bless them.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
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Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
Popular Cartoons.

The art of newspaper Illustration in
its present form is a development of
recent years. Newspaper cartoons
have become most popular feature of
up-to-date metropolitan daily papers.
The unique and catchy drawing now
appearing daily on the front page of
The Chicago Record Herald is one of
the many special features of the great
paper. The Record Herald has been
fortunate in securing one of the best
young artists in the country to carry
out its popular policy of presenting
each day humorous and good n natured
cartoon. Mr. Ralph Wilder is one of
the coming men in newspaper work.
His success has been as pronounced as
it has been rapid. He shows all of the
good natured humor and the brighter
side of every day common life which.
has carried his work to very popular
success. His drawings are on all of
the various subjects of popular interest.
political and otherwise. Current events
are yividly portrayed in a way that
pleases, yet often giving just criticism
in way that does not offend. Through
his excellentlworko on eastern magazines
Mr.. Wilder first attracted universal
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nized IN him at once a cartoonist of
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enough to engage him.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29

State of Kansas, Barber County, IS:
NJ. Rumeiy Co., corporation, plaintiff.
vs..
Heber n. Burner, Matilda Burner, j "A. Burn
er, w. K. Burner, RObt. w. Evans, Cornelius
II. Evans, Warren Mortgage Co., CORPORA
ton. Harry A. Basey and Carrie Basey
defendants.
by Virtue of an order of sale issued out of
~ the District Court of Barber County, an
sas. in the above entitled action, and to me di-
rected. will on
Monday. the 11th day of July, 1904,
at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at
the front door of the courthouse in the city of
Medicine Lodge, in said county. offer for sale
at public auction. and sell, without appraise-
ment, to the highest and best bidder. for cash
in hand. TO satisfy said order of sale, all the
right, title and interest whatsoever of the
above named defendants, and each of them.
and of al persons claiming under them, In and
To the following described tracts. pieces and
parcels of land, lying and situated in said
county of Barper. to-wit:
Lots three t3l. and four "a, in section thirty.
one (3lj. township thirty one (31). range twelve
t12I, west and lot four "a, in section SIX CD.
township thirty-tw0 f32J, range twelve Q2l
west AMI lot one III. in section one ID, town.
ship thfrty-two (3Zl. range thirteen 03lwest
Together with all and singular the teae-
ments, hereditaments and apDurtenances
fhereunto belonging or in anywise apperfain-
ing.
= Given under.my haud, at my Office in the
city OF Medicine Lodge, in said county this
3rd day of June. 1904.
w. b. HAuN. Sherin.
e. Sale, Aftorney for plaintaf
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
A Shortage of Teachers.

County Superintendent Lake says in
dications are that there will be great
shortage of experienced school teachers
in Barber county during the next
school term. The prospects are, there
fore, that teachers will command in.
creased wages so that good teachers
can well afford to teach. All who con-
template to teach should make their
arrangements to take the examination
at the close of the Normal, August lst
and End, as under the law no other
examination can be held until the
latter part of October and no temporary
certificates can be granted.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
PROHIBITION SOCIAL.

There will be a Prohibition pro-
gram and social at the court house
in Medicine Lodge at 1880, p. m.
July 10th.
Some of those who will take
part in the program are young
people of the county who have
contested for the Demorest gold
and silver medals.
Everybody is cordially invited
to attend. WIN. L. CoRYELL,
Chairman.
r. B. HAMMOND, Secretary.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
.lNOODWARD'S CUT PRICE SALE.
During Waich Goods are sold at Cost
Beginning July 1st we cut
the price to Cost on all of
our Summer Goods.

We know that this is the store for you trade Our
goods the best and most uptodae prices are al
ways right and we appreciate your coming
much that will receive the most courteous attention
possible We like to sell the goods you and sell them
right and if you're not satisfied make every sale right
Remember Woodward does this:
The Ladies can save money by waiting until Friday
morning to buy their dress goods for it is that they
buy goods at COST but have lot goods and we
want the money out of them give you advantage
of this cut price sale.
We must have the shelves for our expected
line of winter dress goods.
We ask you to and buy from u.s. the goods are
here want to show them and you'll want to buy Re.
member it's all Of the beautiful summer goods the house
The price goes way down to Cost
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
Change in Date.

On account of continued wet weather
the Chautauqua Assembly Island Park,
Winfield. Kansas, is changed TO new
date--June 10Th to July sth, 1904.
This change is made to accommodate
the camping parties, as by June 2Sth
the ground will be thoroughly dry.
Every department will then be in
perfect condition, and the attendance,
NO doubt, a record breaker.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
Senatorial Convention.

The prohibitionists of the 37th dis
trict OF Kansas will meet at the court
house IN Medicine Lodge, on Saturday,
July Is, 1904, at four O'Clock p. M, to
nominate candidate for the office OF
State Senator to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of c. M Martin.
We hope to see the district well
represented. VIM. l.. CORYELL,
Chairman.
r. B. HAMMOND, Secretary.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
Mule Creek items.

Mr.. Henshaw of Alva is here visiting
old friends.
May Mccoy is staying with Mrs.
Rudolph Lewis during harvest.
Andy Conner's father is up from
Oklahoma helping DIR. Osborne harvest.
Mrs. Ira Smith and son, Riley. left
1.-the first of last week for South Haven
to visit her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sim Depew were taking
IN the sights of Medicine Lodge last
Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Miner has been quite
sick the past week but is better at this
writing.
Another fine rain fell Friday night
and Sunday and harvest is called off
till the mud settles.
We are told that Gordie Smith was
driving through the hill Sunday and
got lost and was almest caught by the
Storm.
Harry Turpin has a new version to
the good old Hymn, "I Want to be An
Angel" He sings 1 want to go to
Angels.
Sunday school next Sunday at Ell.
wood at l:5O prompt. Preaching i'm
medlately after Sunday school and also
by early candle light, by Miss Ashen.
felter. an evangelist, whose home is
near Edorado, Kansas.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29

!. Sam Stewart is getting up a
a descriptive circular of Barber
county farm and ranch property
with a number of illustrated views.
Parties having land for sale
should list it with him at once
before order for printing is placed.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
National Holiday
Fourth of July!

Excursion Rates to all points on the
Santa Fe except Colorado for one regu-
lar standard first class fare plus SO cts.
for the round trip, unless fare and one
third make less. Minimum. selling
rats so cts. Date of sale, July 2,3 and
4. Final return limit July 5th.
III. w. HEIVLY, Agent,
Medicine Lodge, Kans.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
postofice at Medicine Lodge for the
week ending June 25, 1904:
Miss Adah Ray.
When calling for these letters please
state that they have been advertised.
j. n. TITUS, p. M.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
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Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
Notice Leather Goods.

We want to tell all who are interested
In Leather Goods that we can save
you money on anything IN Harness
goods that you want. We use oak
tanned leather and our work is first
class. T.. M. WOODWARD & son.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
HAIL! HAIL.! HAIL!!!

Palmer q Case are ready to in
sure your wheat crop against hail.
Don't take the risk of losing a big
crop of wheat when you can be
safe by investing few dollars in
a policy.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
Notice.

No Lunting, tlshing or trespassing
Will be allowed on any land owned or
controlled by me. and particularly the
Old Eidred or sugar mill eighty. Ttls
means business. Trespassers will be
prosecuted. j. G. WRIGHT.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29

DR.. r. B. Hammond Will go to Win
Geld on Saturday to attend the
Chautauqua. His dental office will not
be open for business until his return
which will be Thursday of next week.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29
We Make Our Own Harness.

GOOD Goods and Small Profits" is
our motto. Come and see US before
you buy. All work guaranteed.
r. M. WOODWARD g. SON.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29

Parties having carpets or carpet rags
at my house are requested to come and
get them at once as am going to re.
move from the city.--Mrs. Mamie Gar
ten.
Barbour County index., 1904-06-29

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