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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29
BURIED ALIVE.

Another one of those terrible ac-
cidents that makes one shudder to
think of, occurred late Wednesday
afternoon at the home of ALI Upde-
graft, II miles west of Alva, when
his son, four years old, was smoth-
cred to death by the caving off of a
bank under which the children
were playing in canyon near the
house. His little sister gave h e
alarm to her mother and she dug
the earth away only to find her
darling boy dead.
The neighbors were soon notified
and L. F. Gaskill came to Alva
last night to bring the sad news to
Mr.. Updegraf, who had come n
early that morning to bring to the
train some relatives from Kansas
who had been visiting them.
Nothing can be more heartrend-
ing than the sudden death of a
bright, sweet child whose life S
snufed out while in the highest en-
joyment of limo cent play.
The bereaved parents have the
heartfelt sympa thy of thousands Of
friends all over the southwest
va Pioneer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, the president of the
United States and the governor of
the state of Kansas have each des-
ignated, by proclamation, the goth
day of November, 1905, as day of
universal Thanksgiving, land where
as all human kind is and should be
devoutly thankful for the bountiful
blessings they enjoy; now, therefore
|, A. D. Shaw, mayor of the city of
Medicine Lodge, recommend that
the business houses of said city
close between the hours of 10
o'clock a. m. and o'clock p. m,
and that all citizens attend Thanks
giving services on that occasion,
that our appreciation be manifest
unto the Giver of all good things,
for the prosperity of the common
wealth. A. D. SHAW,
Attest: Mayor.
G. w. HoRNEY, City Clerk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29
THE CASE Of RUBY VAUGHN.

Ruby Vaughn of Elwood town
ship was sentenced to six months
in the Pratt county Jail by Judge
Gillett at Pratt last week for kid
mapping his own child. His attor-
neys, Seward l. Field of this city,
and VIM. Barret of Pratt, will ask
Gov. Hoch for a pardon at once.
Mr.. Vaughn, while technically
guilty of kidnapping,is really gull
ty of no wrong doing. Some time
ago he and his wife separated but
neither secured a divorce nor at
tempted to. The wife secured
possession of their child through
habeas corpus proceedings in the
probate court of Pratt county but
it was the order of the court that
the father was to be permitted to
see the child whenever he.so desired.
This privilege was refused him by
the mother and on advice of Judge
]. c. Ellis, now deceased, but then
his attorney, Mr.. Vaughn took the
child to his home. A little later
the supreme court, in similar case,
rendered a decision making the act
kidnapping and the wife caused
the arrest. Vaughn entered a plea
of guilty and Judge Gillett impos-
ed the lightest sentence possible.
Public sentiment in both Barber
and Pratt counties is with Mr..
Vaughn and we all hope he may
soon be relieved from his present
embarrassment for he is not a law
breaker.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29
Walter l.. Moomau Married.

Walter l.. Moomau, oldest son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. s. Moomau, was married
at Urbana, Illinois, November 10th.
The Following account of the event is
taken from the Champaign Gill; Daily
News:
The marriage of Mr.. Walter L. Noon
au and Miss Mary Howard took place
at $50 O'Clock Wednesday evening at
the home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Howard at 1903 west Park
street, Urbana. Rev. 8. E. Fisher, pas
tor of University Place Christian church,
officiated.
The wedding was characterized by
simplicity. After the ceremony h =
guests were invited to the dining room
where an elaborate dinner was served.
The house was artistically decorated in
garlands of blue, many flowers being
placed in profusien around the rooms.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Howard, of Under
hill, VT, who are here on their wedding
tour, having only been embarked on the
matrimonial seas in the last two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moomau will be at home
to their acquaintance after November
Is at their new residence, s15 West First
street, Urbana. He is q machinist en-
ployed by the Leayitt Company.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29
Adams & Co.
Opposite Citizens State Bank
FOR
Real Estate Loans
APPLY To
H. HOBBLE, Sharon. Ks.
District Sunday Schosl Convention.

The Sunday School Convention for
District No. 2, was hold at Isabel, Nov.
18th.
We were fortunate in having with US
some of the best workers from both Bar
ber and Pratt counties, some of tn m
driving thirty-five and forty miles to be
present. A full attendance at each Of
the sessions was very encouraging.
After the regular Sunday School les
syn, Mr.. Harry E. Hiskett made the
opening address, "What Are We Here
For"
The primary work was ably presented
by Miss Chloe Harmon of Sun City.
Her paper was followed by an interest
ing discussion on how to deal successful
~ with the little folks.
The subjects presented in the at ter
noon were interesting and instructive.
Mr.. Stipe, of Pratt, spoke on "Every
Day Sunday School Problems Mr.. j.
H. Light being absent, Mr.. D. D. White
Of Attica, presented his subject. "The
Sunday School as Civic Power" Miss
Emelins Hearn spoke very enthusiast
cally on blouse to House Visitation"
Mr.. D. D. Whites General Sunday
School Talk was enjoyed by all.
A very fitting close to the convention
was the address at night by Mr.. 81. E.
Stipe.-Reported by District Sec'y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29
HOW TO SECURE FIRST CLASS LIGHT

Start into the lighting season by
emptying old oil from lamps-put
in a new wick-use a tooth brush
to remove dirt and lint thoroughly
from perforations in burners. Per-
forations must be kept open and
free. Use only Perfection oil. It's
the best and safest lamp oil made.
Retails for not more than Is cents
per gallon everywhere.
Act on this advice and insist on
your dealer supplying you with
Perfection Lamp Oil and be pleas
ed with the result.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29
TX. OF p. OFFICERS.

Delphia Lodge, Knights of Py-
thias, elected the following officers
Monday night:
c. c., Chas. M. Johnson.
V. c., I. E. Woodward.
Prelate, w. A. Myers.
M. at A., Jerry c. Gano.
K. of R. & S., ]. H. Minick.
M. of F., Waldron Chase.
M. of E., Jas. Dobbs.
|. G., w. F. Marquand.
O. G., Seward l. Field.
M. of W., U. c. Herr.
These officers will be installed
the first or second Monday night
in January.
]. E. Woodward always pays the
highest market price for butter.
eggs and poultry.
Kramer's Wanda, high patent
-four, is the best in the market.
Sold by H. D. Fair.
C. O. Chandler came in from
Wichita yesterday on business con-
nected with the estate of the late
Samuel Stewart.
City Marshal Stockstill brought
Nate Priest into police court yes
terday on a charge of drunkenness.
Nate denied the allegation and de-
fed the alligator, and employed
Attorneys Field and Tincher to
fight it to the bitter end. The fun
was on when the Index was being
printed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29
Unio. Thanksgiving Service Tomorrow

There will be union Thanksgiving ser
vice on Thursday morning at 10: 80. Rev.
W. M. Covert will preach the sermon.
There is abundant reason for every per-
son in this community to return thanks
to God. Therefore an urgent request is
made for a large attendance at that
service The place Of meeting will be
the Methodist Church.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Ira Gibbs of AlYa, Oklahoma, visited
his brother and sister in this city last
week, Verne Gibbs and Mrs. w. l..
Rrapp
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

JAS Dobbs' baby has been critically
Ill since last Wednesday. At this writ.
ing it is reported little better by DR..
Coleman, the attending physician, but
there is still very grave doubt of its re
covery. The child is year old. Chol.
era infantum is the aiiment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

The Lexington fKy.) Herald says::
Alton Packard lie uDquestionably ooo
Of the cleyerest artists ever seen hero,5
See and hear him at the opera hooo6
Friday night, Dec. lst.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Miss Stella Kidd received word
last week of the death of her great
grandfather who resided in Ireland.
He was S. years of age. His name
was Burgin. Misses Stella and Susie
Kidd, who are II and 8 years of
age respectively, are his only great
grandchildren Mr.. Burgin was
quite wealthy and it is quite prob
able that the little Misses have been
remembered in his will.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

''Sheets Of paper over seven feet
square, easles, crayons, deft hand, a
keen eye, strong sense of humor and
eloquence of speech are some of Pack
ards paraphernalia. He Is one of the
best ente rtainers on the road. Min.
neapolls Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

DR.. Van Ness and family are enjoying
a visit from E. G.. Williams and wife
of Burlington, Kansas. They arrived
on Tuesday of last week and will remain
about another week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

DIR. Donovan reports son born to
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Miller near Plxley
Nov. 18th. This item should have ap.
peared last week but it was lost in the
schuffle. Anyway the late report does
not lessen the pride of the proud par.
ents and smokers are yet accountable.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Had White is trying his luck at rail-
reading. He went to wellington last
week TO begin at the bottom round of
the ladder in the Santa Fe round house.
Hope he will ascend RAPIDLY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Jim McGarvin, the Deerhead
stockman, who is getting to look
more like John D. Rockefeller every
day of his life, but whose heart is
much better, was in the city last
Thursday and Friday paying his
annual dues to the county treasur-
er.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29
THANKSGIVING BALL.

A Thanksgiving Ball will be
given at the opera house tomorrow
Thursday evening. Refreshments
will be served in the rear of the
hall under the gallery. A cordial
invitation is extended to everybody.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Gus. Schmidt is assisting Car
Rankin to take care of Chas. Rank
ms dray business during the latter.
sickness.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

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, 1905-11-29

Remember that Friday night,
Dec. Ist, is the time Alton Packard
will make you happy at the opera
house. People many miles away
will want to hear him. He is a
star entertainer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Pat Skinner and wife were down
from Lake last Thursday and were
"rained in" 1t won't be long un-
til they will become Medicine
Lodge citizens and all of their
friends are holding out the glad
hand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29
$50 REWARD. TIE gs... A A.,

Association, sub-order No. 81, will pay 8 r.
ward of $50 for arrest and conviction OF any.
one guilty Of grand larceny. and $50 for con
viction on charge of petty larceny. Money
on deposit in Citizens State Bank to pay -.
ward. The Association also hereby gfve6 No.
tice that IT will employ all neceasaFy means "a
hibit hunting, fishing and tresspassfng upon
all lands owned or controlled by the mem
bers of the said above order. By order q
Kan sas. =.
JAMES C. GARrsn, President.
L. 8. MCELWAiK. Secretary. - -
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

The Index force is singing the
praises of A. A. Marched these days
on account of big bottle of fine
cider which he left with us last
week. 1t had been SO long since
we sampled genuine apple cider
that we had almost forgotten how
it "setS."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

See those fur Lap Robes at W. E
Stout's. They are beauties, and the
prices are right.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

II. Tisdale of Lawrence, was here
last week arranging for fixing up Sugar
lake in order to take care of the ap
preaching winters ice crop.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Anthony Pierce of Warren coun
ty, Ohio, arrived last Thursday to
visit his sister, Mrs. Thos. Murphy,
of this township.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Waldron Chase and Park Moo
mau returned home from Ashland
last Thursday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

DR.. j. r. Sloan and son of Stanley
Kansas, were in the city last Wednes.
day and Thursday looking for an open
ing for a barber shop, the son being a
barber. They found that the field was
pretty we'll oc cupied here and went
from this place to Kiowa to see what
the prospects were there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Mrs. Elizabeth Rudolph went t
Kiowa last Thursday to visit with the
family of K. F. Rudolph.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

E. j. Mills. formerly of Eagle town
ship, is now at GaIena, British Colum.
bia, and orders his Index sent to tina,
address.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Will Timmis and Harry Terry
have enlisted with Oldson's cement
crew.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Hon. Milton Brown, attorney for
the ID. K. & G.. returned to his Of
fice here Saturday evening. He
went to kiowa yesterday to look
after some right of way difficulties.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Rev. w. H. Moore returned from
his evangelical work at Kiowa on
Tuesday of last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

DR.. w. VanDewalker's baby
was very-dangerously i'll the fore
part of last week, but the excellent
care and nursing of the Doctor and
his wife has now gotten it out of
danger.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Mrs. Cyrus Palmer and daughter,
Edith, of Mingona township, de-
parted Wednesday morning on a
visit to Greencastle, Pa. They ex-
pect to be gone two or three
months.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

|. G. Garten returned last Friday
from visit at Lee Summit, Mo.
his former home. He spent about
a week visiting there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Judge B. Lacy is now able to be
on his feet part of the time and he
appears to be growing stronger
condition that all of his friends are
glad to note.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Every pair of Noyes s. Norman shoes
guaranteed at j. E WOOdward's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

JIG. Clayton was transacting bust.
ness at Alva the latter part of last week
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Everett Phillips, was convict
ed of attempted rape at Pratt
at the recent session of court there
and JudgeGillet sentenced him in
determinately to the state reforma-
tory at Hutchinson. The minimum
is year and the maximum is seven.
Phillips resides at Sawyer. He is
the young man spoken of in these
columns few months ago as all
animal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Tonk Mills of Lake City came to
the hub on business Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

DR.. r. Z. McAllister, resident dentist
Office oyer Citizens State Bank.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Mrs. w: R. Forsyth and Mrs. A..
+. Forsyth entertained a few lady
guests at an early tea at their home
on Lincoln avenue last Wednesday.
The guests were the Misses Beulah
Covert, c. ]. Rhoades, Beatrice
Likes, Nellie Mccoy, Scott and Mrs.
Chas. r. Scott.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Charley Rankin's malarial at
tack seems to be holding on with
a vengeance. While he is not con-
sidered in critical condition he is
a. rather sick man and doesn't seem
to improve very rapidly. His son,
Carl, is looking after his dray
business during his sickness.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

A wedding is due this evening.
Guess who.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Mrs. r. FL. Hall and little daughter
Dorothy, left last Wednesday for WITCH.
ita where Mr.. and Mrs. Hall will re.
side. MIR. Hall has recently resigned
his position with the Cherry.Tilden
Live Stock Commission Co. at Kansas
City and is now with the Hockaday
Hardware Co. at Wichita. He will
soon travel for the house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

W. A.-Gulledge, a "school professor
OF Anthony, has filed a petition in vol
untary bankruptcy. The papers were
received today in the Office of G. V. Fer.
guson, referee In bankruptcy in this
city. They state that the liabilities of
Mr.. Gulledge amount to 81, 43l So, while
his assets consist OF $50 in cash and S25
worth or wearing apparel and that the
latter Is exempt BY law.-Wichita Bea.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Carpenter work on L. w. Chap
ms farm house will begin next
week. The foundation is about
completed now. w. L. Parsons has
the contract.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving day.
Don't forget it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29
BARBERCOUNTY INDEX,
WEDNESDAY, NOV. %, 1905.
CHASE HARDWARE COMPANY

Call and Investigate Prize Oak Heat
ing Stoves, made by one company IS
years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Bud Groendycke's new house in
Nippawalla township will be fin
lshed so far as carpenter work is
concerned, this week. Contractors
Hayes and Parsons are doing the
work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

VIM. Golding came in on Satur-
day and squared thae old account
with the city. The young man has
been doing the right thing since
the trouble.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Old Dame Hilarity was going
at merry pace Saturday night.
On Monday Marshal Stockstill was
busy bringing different ones before
His Honor, Judge Stevens, and as a
result the city is several dollars
richer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29
he HOLIDAYS

Will be here before know it and of you want
to remember friends and perhaps do little
beautify your homo. We have been very particular
in buying Holiday Specalties this urge you
to inspect our stock. fYQueensware and Chnaware
suit all tastes and purses The latest patterns and
designs. e5Furniture useful, serviceable and
mental. 9YTake look at Vernis Martin Beds Bet.
ter than brass, will not tarnsh and less money
Es China Closets. Combination Writing Desks. Leather
Chairs and COuches and all classes of goods GA nice
line of Willow Goods, baskets in all sizes. Pictures,
Picture frames and Notions. YYou appreci-
ate this stock by seeing it, Visitors always welcome.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

A great many telephone SUBJ
scribers have been added to the To-
cal telephone directory, both in the
city and country. The manage
ment will get out a new directory
soon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

]. Harry Gay, who is now in
Medicine Lodge at Hotel Grand,
has an announcement in this issue
that all should read. Mr.. Gay will
be in his office all the time until
Tuesday evening, Dec. 5th, and
will be at Sharon-from Wednes-
day noon, Dec. 9th, to Saturday
noon, Dec. 9th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

The man who can make people
laugh and forget their worries with
fresh, clean witticisms, who carica-
lures their follies so numerically
that they are ready to forsake them,
who can add the touch of fine senti
ment, and leave his audience in an
elevated frame of mind, is genius
and benefactor to his race. Al
ton Packard did all this" So
speaks the Michigan Detroit
Christian Advocate concerning Al
ton Packard who is going to en-
terrain the people of this city and
vicinity on Friday night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

Newspaper men are not the only
people who make mistakes occa-
slonly. Our Sharon correspondent,
a farmer who has more system in
his business than most men, mailed
his correspondence last week with
out putting an address on the en-
velope. 1t was held for address
and finally reached this Office Fri.
day and appears in Our columns
this week. The best of them for
get sometimes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1905-11-29

The Index is as enthusiastic as
anyone can be over our new rail-
road prospects but we are not so
optimistic that we can see the dirt
lily here just yet nor do we hear the
rumbling noise of the fast through
train or the double-header freight,
but all the same we are confident
that the new D. X. & G.. will be in
business in Barber county in time
to handle our next years wheat
crop, which every present indica-
ton says will be immense.