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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-05
PITTsBURG MANS STORY.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. BID. A. Rus
sell, Pittsburg manager OF the Ma
tional Life Insurance company. was
one of those who escaped from the
Iroqucis theatre fire. Mr.. Russell
reached home this afternoon. MIR.
Russell denies there was any expIo-
sion.
~ had an aisle seat In the paraust,,
aear the ccntsr anA four sopI2 1r@
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
Oil Consumers Imposed Upon.

Consumers Of coal oil and gasoline
are complaining about the quality OF
oil which is being put out lately. 1t
seems impossible to get good grade
anywhere and it seems that some pub
lie official or officials are unmlndtul Of
their duties. Kansas has a state oil
inspector who is supposed to attend to
this business and thus protect the pub
lie against fraud and rascslity. 1t is
getting so these days that the greed Of
combines leads them to the adultera-
tion of all articles of consumption, and
legislatures have wisely provided for
inspectors so that this practice might
be restrained, but it often happens that
these inspectors find it convenient to
neglect to perform their duties and it
has been lnsinuated that sometimes
this negligence arises out of a financial
consideration. Anyway the people OF
Kansas have been getting mighty poor
service out of their public men in re-
cent years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
Union Revival Meetings.

The union revival continues with
increasing interest. Sunday was a
good day, the attendance was good,
each service especially interesting
The Evangelist's sermon in the morn
ing on the baptism and milling Of
the spirit and it's results was very
helpful, indeed a real feast to the
christian people. The mems meeting
in the afternoon was very we'll attend
ed and good interest manifested.
The subject. "Infidelity," was well
handled by the Evangelist. A large
audience. greeted the speaker in the
evening and great service followed.
The Judgment" was the subject for
the evening and he presented it in a
masterful way. There was deep inter
est in the service throughout and six
grown young people went forward and
confessed faith in Christ. May the
good work go on until scores shall
seek knowledge of truth. X
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
Stirring Around Some.

Judge H. n. Lester of Lake City is
covering deal Of Barber county terri
tory these days. He ls selling few
small articles that are very handy to
the average farmer and housewife. One
Of them is SIMPLE harness mender in
the shape Of a metal clasp by the means
Of which farmer can mend a broken
tug or line right In the field without
unhitching, in little or no time. The
other is lamp.filler by the use of
which a lamp can be filed without re
moving the burner. Both are patents
procured by friend of the Judges.
And while the Judge Is making the
rounds on this business, he incidently
takes occasion to look after his politi
cal fences. He feels that he has given
a great portion Of his life to the repub-
lican cause and If the party is in the
notion of recognizing him the time has
arrived. 1t IS fact that he has done
more effective work for the party In
Barber county than any one man since
the campaign OF 1899. and so far has re-.
ceived no reward.
The very worst that can be said of
Judge Lester is that he is a stalwart re-
publican. The best that can be said of
him is that he Is one of the ablest news
paper men In Kansas and personally an
excellent man, aud We don't know but
what the latter virtue should atone for
the former vice.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
Tough on the Editors.

We never did have very high esti.
nation OF the editorial fraternity of
Medicine Lodge and since last Thurs
day we are fully convinced that they
don't know nothing" Col. John
MacGregor told group of mon on the
street that he could go to Kansas City
and employ man for so cents day
who would get up better newspaper
than all OF the Medicine Lodge editors.
The Index editors are trying hard to
live down the "shot" by acknowledging
the corn, but 1t is a very cruel stab at
the "orGan" after the Col. was per.
mitted TO sit on the Medicine Lodge
delegation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
To Populist Com mitteemen.
Secretary.

The question of policy to be pursued
by the Populist membership in Barber
county is one which should be settled
before the campaign opens and to that
end l hereby call meeting of the
Peoples Party Central Committee to be
held In Medicine Lodge on Saturday.
February 20. 1904. at this meeting it
is expected that the committee shall
express itself as to whether it is its
desire to abandon the organization in
Barber county or maintain it, and If
to maintain it, to adopt plan of &C
tiOn to be pursued.
All Populists who are not members
OF the committee are also urged to at
tend this meeting. The fullest ex-
preston from the membership is de-
sired. I hope there will be representa-
tion from every voting precinct in the
county. +. r. HAYES, Sec'y,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
Democratic Committee Meeting.

The members of the democratic CEN
trail committee Of Barber county are
hereby cslled to meet st Medicine
Lodge, Kansas, on Saturday, Feb. q,
1904, Tor the purpose of fixing date to
hold a county convention to elect dele
gates to the various conventions, and
for the purpose OF transacting any 9TH
or business which may come before the
committee. RILEY LAKE.
SEWARD /. FIELD, Chairman.
Secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Andrew OFT OF Eagle township Is one
of the 'most tickeled" republicans in
Barber county over the overthrow OF
the Leland machine, and he is one OF
the few men In this part Of the state
who has license to say II told you so. y
When the republicans held their con-
vention here he told them that Hoch
would be nominated and he counseled
at least an uninstructed delegation, but
the bosses laughed at him and dubbed
him sorehead.. But all the same An
dy's head was more level than sore On
that occasion and the machine gang are
now in the same predicament OF the
small boy. Any republican can be for
Hoch now but a few weeks ago it re-.
quired nerve.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
Special Commissioners Meeting.

Commissioners j NJ. Grouse and B.
E. Wadsworth issued call on Satur-
day for special meeting to be held on
Saturday Of this week. The purpose
OF the meeting Is to appoint trustees
for Mingona and Moore townships.
Levi Strickland, who was trustee OF
MingOna township, went to Washing
ton about week ago and Fred
Humphrey Of Moore township resigned.
1t is necessary to fill the vacancies at
once for the reason that 1t will not be
long until the work Of assessing for 1904
will begin.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
DURNO AND COMPANY!
Magic,
Music and
Merriment.
OPERA House, FEB. 10.

Do not fail to attend tho next mum.
Der CT the lyceum course and see the
most wonderful tricks ever produced
on the American stage. Durno's fa-
nous trunk trick whereby a man, tied
locked securely i'll a trunk is caused to
exchange places in ten seconds with
one on the outside. is fair sample of
Durno's magic skill. The program is
interspersed with veDtriloquism, COM
ic songs and funny stories. You will
laugh as you never laughed before.
Admission Is, 25 and 35 cents. Seats
on sale with Young Drug Co.. begin-
ming at 1880 p. m. Monday. Feb. Is.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

During the past two weeks the Job
work department OF the Index has
been considerably rushed. During that
period of time we have put out over
$4,000 impressions, representing about
thirty different orders. Besides the
press work there was more composition
than there is IN one issue of the paper.
This is pretty good record consider.
Ing that there is only one practical
printer in the office, and considering,
too, that every issue of the paper
contains from 10 to II columns
of reading matter besides the display
advertisements. The Index is we'll
equipped to take care of your orders for
job work. We can't give you quite as
low prices as the big Offices of Kansas
City, Topeka ,Leavenworth. and Wichita
do but We can give you what you want
by submitting proofs which foreign
houses can not do, and the work will
be more satisfactory. If you have been
In the habit of sending away for your
stationery, give the home Office a trial.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
Don't Bite!

A get-rich-quick scheme called the
Bloomington Plan" has invaded this
section of the country. 1t is a good
thing to let alone. The Price Current,
a commercial paper published atWich-
ita, exposes it and warns the public
against it. The scheme is to sell man
a patent for certain territory, who
in turn is to secure other agents for a
flattering sum. They are smooth talk
ers and can hold out some very nice
inducements. Don't bite.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
Newspaper at Isabel.

The Pratt Citizen is authority for the
following:
The people of the hustling town of Isabel
have for some time felt the need OF a news
paper to put the advantages of their town
before the world. Judge Lester of Barber
county is securing subscriptions and at last
accounts had enough promised TO assure
success to the venture. The people there
think II they had a bank and a newspaper
they would be in a condition to invite out
siders to put more money into Isabel property.
If Judge Lester decides to launch the
paper he will make it win although
the town Is too small for his abilities
This would give Barber county six
newspapers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Miss Essie Lindley of this city was
fourteenth in the Kansas City World
piano contest.She received 80, 500 votes.
The winner received al 800 votes and
the smallest vote was $500. Miss
Lindley's vote was larger than the
contestants In such cities as Winfield,
Galena, Independence and Coffeyville,
and contestants in cities of the size Of
Medicine Lodge did not receive more
than one half and one.third as many
votes aS she did.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

e. NJ. Martin and John Spriggs went
to Troy, Kansas last week on business
connected with the Marcel suit In
which the stock and ranch now being
managed by the Spriggs Brothsrs at
Mumford are involved. The land and
stock were attached by the creditors of
the Highland bank when the cashler,
j. E. Marcel, was arrested for em.
bezzlement and the bank was insolvent.
The Highland bank people moved to
dissolve the attachment but it was
oyerruled. A Kansas City bank is
endeavOring to get the property here,
to partially cover paper 1t holds against
Marcel. Messrs. Martin and Spriggs
returned home on Friday. Since their
return Marcel has filed proceedings in
bankruptcy in the federal court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Sheriff Haun has received a letter
from Hon.T.P. Wilson who recently re-
moved with his family from Klowa to
Medicine Hat, Canada. Tom says the
country suits him frst-rate. there is
very little snow. cold weather does not
affect him much, cattle are doing tue
and altogether he thinks he has struck
the proper location. We are sorry be
likes the country SO well. His Barber
county friends would like to have the
privilege of extending the glad hand to
him and bis excellent lady on their
return trip.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Commissioner J. M. Grouse and wife
welcomed nice big boy at their ranch
in Eagle township last Friday. Feb. 5th.
Dr. Coleman attended and reports Mrs.
Grouse and the boy getting along nice
ly. Marion is awfuIly proud, and of
course. has a right to be. All the coun.
ty officers are congratulatiDg him ex-
ceptlng the county clerk who wears an
air OF humiliation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Milt Hull of the IngersoIl Review
tells this on one of the fair ones of that
city:
One of our good looking young ladies
is said to be terribly upset in con-
sequence OF mistake she made the
other day. Going in hurry to a store
after -four she took up what she suppos.
ed was a pillow slip from the bureau
drawer. She skipped into the s.ore
smiling like a basket of chips and
handed the supposed slip to the grocer.
who proposed to Gil it. The first SCOOP
full went plump through it to the floor.
When he raised it I'D to see what was
the matter, and displayed two outlets
at the bottom heavily fringed the LADY
lit out without saying q word. The
grocer laid the article away to await
her return, but up to this date she
has not appeared in this Vicinity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
Lincoln Day Exercises.

The arrangement for the observation
OF Lincoln Day have been slightly
changed since last week. The public
schools will have exercises on Friday
and the members of the G. A. R.
on Saturday. The old soldiers are re-
quested to attend the exercises at the
school house and address the pupils
and visitors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Pat Larkin's son Nick had hard luck
on Sunday. An artery in his leg
bursted, aud only prompt response to a
call by physicians prevented his bleed
ing to death. Drs. Kociell and Long.
enecker operated on him. The pain
was Intense. A barb.wire cut first
caused the trouble. His condition be.
came so serious that he was taken to
Wichita for treatment, yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Joe Shannon left yesterday to visit
his parents at Lansing, after which he
will 90 to st. Louis where Burke Oar.
gan got him a good job. He has prom.
ised to come back next fall to vote the
republican ticket,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Jim Bell, who is Dcdsworth Book
Co.'S travelling salesman for this terri
tory. is laid up with a sprained leg
caused by falling from step. j. NJ.
Hickey of Phiilipsburg 'maden the
town in his place last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

The case against Ovid Burner which
was to be heard in preliminary before
Judge Collins last Friday was again
postponed until Thursday OF this week
on application of the county attorney.
George Ref, who is also implicated, is
still at large
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Mrs. A. K. Herr OF Woods county,
Ok, came up Saturday to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Taylor,
seven miles southeast of town. Mis-.
Herr's health has been rather poor for
several months but she is now thought
to be improving.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Waldron Chase purchased his stock
Of hardware on Monday. The goods
will be here next week and by the fol.
lowing week he expects to be open for
business. This ia quick work. consid.
ering the great amount done since the
iro.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

w. 81. Brownback was here q few
days last week ON business connected
with his ranch at Aetna. He went
away on Thursday and will return
about the Goth. His big Injunction
and damage case will be called up at
the February term of court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. III.
w. Heivly died on Monday. 1t was
only one week old. Funeral services
were conducted at the residence yes
terday by Rev. j. l.. Patterson, pastor
OF the NJ. +. church. The sympathy
of the people of the city goes out to
Mr.. and Mrs. Heivly on this sad oc-
caSion.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
Fer Disturbing the Peace.

Otis Mercy olds was arrested last
Thursday on { lmplaint of L. D. Smith
and was fined 81 and costs by Jus.
tice Collins in this city, amounting in
all to-about $l2. Messrs. McReynolds
and Smith are nelghtors in Sharon
township. They had little difficulty
but did not come to blows.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

People who have cattle to sell are
feeling better since the war is assured.
But, after all. IS not sad state of
affairs when human blood is the price
of our prosperity?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Big Stock of Noyes & Norman shoes
at Woodward s. Sons. Best on the
market. New in style and superior in
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

.. 5. Boggs wants to sell his city
property at once 80 that he will have
no business cares here after going to
Colorado with his son. Squire Boggs.
Mr. Boggs has fine fruit orchard and
Q good house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Frank Miner who has recently
taken the foremanshlp of the Ewell s.
Justice raneh-formerly the Lockard
ranch-in Eagle township. was in the
city last week. Mr.. Miner formerly
resided at Kiowa.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Rey. w. K. Young of Lake City was
here yesterday to attend the usual mid.
week oil prospecting meeting.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

id Keller Of HaZelton was here
between trains last Thursday. He
reports his town looking up"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Born to c. j. Heise and wife on Sun
day. Feb. 7th, a nice girl baby. DR.. T.
A. Coleman in attendance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Whether or not the groundhog is q
good prophet Is sdebatable. Acc Ording to
Saturdays, Mondays aud yesterdays
weather conditions the preponderance
of evidence is with the groundhoR.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

r. w. Hallett who IS stopping in the
city. representing the Equitable In
surance company, says that the COM
pany lost something like 81 100000 in
the Baltimore fire.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Prof. l.. B. Wilson and brother, Fred
Wilson, of Crisfield, two OF Harper
county's educators. attended the meet.
Ing OF the teachers association in this
city on Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

j. n. Tincher made a professional
trip to Wichita Sunday and returned
home on Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Riley Lake was down with the grip
at his ranch the greater portion of last
week. He was able to be out ON Mon.
day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

F. l.. Gordon came down from Lake
City late Monday evening to see how
Sam Stewart and Chris Koegel were
making 1t.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
Strays Taken Up.

One white face bull about five or six
years old branded U (either U or horse
shoe or mule shoe) on left hip and
shoulder. Also one red cow dehorned
and branded xD Oh left hip. These
cattle can be had by the owners COM
ing to my ranch fifteen miles southwest
of Medicine Lodge and paying for cost
OF Keeping and advertising.
G.. w. FRIsBY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

II. L. Smith of Kansas City and G..
L. Smith Of Bucklin, sons Of MIR. and
Mrs. r. M. Smith of ElwOod township.
visited at home and in the city last
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Fred Stone and wife came up from
Woodward county on Saturday to visit
with Mrs. Stones parents. Thos.
Murphy and wife. They will return
home tomorrow.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

DR.. j. L. Cushenbery ls having q
siege with asthma and is unable to be
out. There seems to be nothing
serious. however.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

For Farm Loans see Palmer & Case
Office west side Main st.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Silk Patent Flour, best on the
market. 81 per sack at H. D. Fairs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

The knights of Pythias ball at the
opera house on Friday night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Roy Arterburn aud wife have taken
suite of rooms at the Grand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
LOCAL NEWS.

Next Sunday IS st. Valentines day.
Farm hand wanted. Inquire Of III. e..
Alexander.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10
Coal and Prices.

We are not going in the coal business.
We are in 1t now. We have all kinds
of coal at the following prices:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-02-10

Your dollar will buy 25 pounds of
navy beans at III. D. Fairs
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-09-28
DUE WEST DOTS.

Mrs. w. w. Edwards was called TO the
BEDSIDE of her brother, Mr.. William Miller,
who is quite sick with typhoid fever at his
home In Ninety Six.
Mrs. Julia Brock Sharp, of Anderson, was
with nome folks for a few days.
MIR. M. G.. Donald has bought the j. II.
Wren place on Main ST., and will move bis
family later.
Miss Elizabeth Tolbert has returned from
q short visit among friends near Abbeville.
Little Miss Lillian McGill entertained a
number OF play-mates, at her home Saturday
day afternoon in honor OF her seventh birth
day. After enjoying a number OF games ice
cream and cake were served, TO the delight
OF the little folks.
church at Rock Hill Sabbath. DR.. w. l.
Pressly at Iva, and MIR. r. A. Lummus at
Donalds.
family expect to leave Anderson next mon.
The Erskine basket ball outfit came Mon
day and the students expect TO enjoy, many
q leisure hour at the game. They hope 10
have tie bowling alley reftted during the
session. Any one Interested in Erskine
not do better titan 10 equip his hne instltu'
ton with an up-to-date Gymnasium.
Cards have been Issued TOR the marriage
Of Of Mi mis- J piace. VII" They sp viii T be- ma d. at the
home OF the brides parents next tuesday
evening at seven thirty O'Clock. The best
wishes Of a host Of friends follow them.
Mr.. David Sharpton and family leave this
week for Greeuville where MIR. Sharpton has
business interests, though they have made
many friends who regret. to see them ieaVe
A Contest was held Saturday night TO choose
a representative for Erskine College at the
Orstorical Contest at Greenwood next April
The decision Of the judges will be announced
later. D.
D.. g. Caldwell, Rev. o. Y. Bonner, Rev. g.: q
Parkinson. Messrs. 4. A. Lummus and J. +
Snipes will represent Due West at the meet
ing OF the Second Presbytery at Clinton mex,
week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-09-28

MISSES DAISY CAMPBELL and Essie Lee
McCord from this city were the guests OF Mrs
Charlie Cochran Saturday night and Sun
day.
J. C. Boylston and wife Of Lake city Fla
came TO Abheville. last Friday 10 spend b
while with Mr.. ]. NJ. Williams.
Miss Sa lie Sheard OF Iva will be married
to Rev. I. G.. Wallace of Lancaster. on the
fifth day of october. She is a charming girl
and oldest laughter OF Mrs. T. A. Sherard OIL
Iva.
Mr.. j.. r. HUGHES returned home tn Wal.
halla S. @. after spending a week with Mr.. w
T. McFall at the Eureka Hotel.
Every day new goods are coming In to add
TO our already large and extensive stock, II
will do your soul good to see them.-Mllford's
Drug Store.