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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02
STRICKLAND.DARK.

Frank @. Strickland and Chloro
M. Dark, two popular young peo-
pie of Mingona township, were
united in marriage at the residence
of the brides parents on Sunday,
April 2oth. Rev. Livingston, pas
tor Of the M. E. church of Lake
City, pronounced the benediction
upon the happy couple.
The groom is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Strickland and the bride
is a daughter of w. C. Dark and
wife. Both families are, among
Barber county's best and it follows
that the young couple are the cream
of BARRIERS young citizenship.
The Index trusts that their future
pathway may always be as bright
as it IS now.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02
A GOOD WOMAN GONE.

Luticia, widow of B. F. Kemp
died at her home in Sharon, Kas.,
on Tuesday, April 24th, 1906, and
was buried in the cemetery at that
place by the side O. her husband
On Wednesday. She has beenssi; n
poor health for some time. Cause
of her death was nephretisi of the
kidneys and carcinoma of the bow
els.
Luticia Rice was born Dec. a,
1916, in Spencer county, Ind. Mar
ried Benjamin F. Kemp at Dale,
Ind, Feby. 4, 1866. She moved to
Harper county, Kas., with her hus-
band and children in 1877 and in
1882 they moved to the Sharon
valley in this county. Her hus-
band died April S, 1905. She leaves
two daughters and one son-Mrs.
Ebert S. Rule, Miss Minnie Kemp
and Ulysses S. Kemp.
Mrs. Kemp was a kind, consider
ate mother and christian woman,
loved by her neighbors and ac-
quaintances. The family is widely
known and the bereaved relatives
have the sympathy of all 81.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

OF the room, fruit and fruit Jars,
pickles, milk and everything in the
summer house came crashing down
and such a sight! One neighbor's
cottage is complete wreck. Lat
er)-The city is quarantined and
no one can enter it now or come
out.
People have come in here with
no shoes on. One woman had a
pink satin suit with black satin
coat and picture hat and was car
rying a pair of blankets under her
arm. We are all sick from fright
and worry and it seems as though
| can hardly pull myself together
and George is working like mad,
there are SO many people to feed.
| carried his lunch to him. We
are eating with one neighbor so
we can divide our food. Califor-
MIA or the world never saw such a
calamity. We in San Rafael have
suffered but everyone is trying to
help the others. Oh | wish we
could get away but where can one
go! we are lucky to be alive. L
think if | ever get to sleep again
it will feel mighty good. All
night long am waking up at ev-
cry sound and l think if | ever
have to 60 through another quake
l shall be looney.
The booming of dynamite and
guns, and the volume Of smoke,
and ashes, and cinders have turned
the sun blood red; SO everything
looks queer.-Mame Anderson.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02
TO WATER CONSUMERS.

On account of the scarcity OF
coal and the breaking of the pow
er pump and cable, water can be
supplied only between the hours ol
6 a. m. and 9 a. m, and from 4 p
m. to s p. m. These hours will be
observed until further notice. Wat
er consumers should supply them.
selves between the above hours a:
no pumping will be done out o
these hours except in case Of fire.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02
DEMOCRATIC JUDICIAL CONVENTION

The Democratic Judicial con-
vention of the twenty-fourth dis
trict has been called to meet at
Harper Saturday, May II, 1906 at
10 o'clock A. M. To date there
continues to be no aspirant within
the democratic ranks and the In
dex has no ''tip" as to who will
be drafted.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

Sheriff Charley Brattain of Pond
Creek, Oklahoma, was in the city
on business on Monday Charley
was a citizen here prior to his NOV
ing to Oklahoma and has many
friends who were glad to meet him
once again. 1t can also be said
that ne is right politically, is
serving his second term as Grant
|county's sheriff and is one of the
best officers in Oklahoma. He left
yesterday
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02
LARGE LAND DEALS.

Vim. Palmer bought John Proth-
eroe's ranch north of town last
week. This ranch consists of o2o
acres and most of it is fine bottom
and second bottom with Just
enough rough land to make it an
ideal live stock and farming ranch.
The purchase price was $22.5o per
acre which gives Mr.. Protheroe a
handsome profit on his purchase
price of a few years ago. Mr..
Protheroe will not give possession
until March 1, 1870 7 which gives
him the 1906 crop.
Mr.. Palmer expects to. sow a
large acreage of alfalfa next fall
on this excellent farm.
Palmer & Case also sold the
north 200 acres of the S. C.. Grimes
farm in Valley township last week.
A Mr.. Stapleton of Kinsley was
the buyer and the purchase pric e
was $4,000. Mr.. Grimes will build
at once on the south 200 acres of
his present farm which he retains,
and he will continue to be a Bar
Der county citizen.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02
INSURE YOUR CROPS.

8 St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co.
will continue to write insurance
this year on growing crops. The
only Stock Co. doing hail business.
Walter Gushenbery will take aP
plications at Medicine Lodge and
will solicit business in the country,
or see me at Waldron Chase's farm
in Elwood township
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

Pres. F. E. Mossman, president
of the Southwest Kansas College
at Winfield, will preach and lee
ture at the M. E. church next Sum
day morning andevening. Young
people who are interested IN school
should hear him and # they desire
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

Mrs. w. A. Scott arrived Satur-
day to visit with her parents, T. L.
Lindley and wife.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

Jas. Dobbs purchased the six lots
between c. M. Johnson's residence
and the Deal residence ON Kansas
avenue east on Saturday, and be-
gun on Monday to put in the foun-
dations for two substantial 5-room
dwellings. B. E. Wadsworth has
the contract.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02
EXCURSION TO WICHITA.

The Santa Fe will run an excur-
sion to Wichita next Sunday, leav-
ing Medicine Lodge at 4:o5 A. M.
and returning leave Wichita at
1000 P. M. Base ball is the at
traction. Round trip, $3.50.
You'll have to get up early if
you're going.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

Herbert Hobble, the wide awake
Sharon banker, made hurry visit
to the city Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

A. p. Coon, representing Robt.
Burgess & Son, horse importers of
Hutchinson, is in the city in charge
of the famous stallion, "Scorby.
See his "ad."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

Capt. ]. N.Titus left on Mon
day for Chickasha, l. T. He ex-
pected to be gone only few days.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church served their fourth tea at
the pleasant home Of Mrs. ]. c.
Gano, on Thursday afternoon, Ap-
ril 10TH. Everything was done to
make it pleasant social event,
and the large number present full
ly attested this fact. The table
was decorated with beautiful
center piece of apple blossoms and
carnations, and the refreshments
consisted of ice cream and several
varieties of cake. Mrs Gano was
assisted by Mrs. c. S. Gleason, Mrs.
H. H. Mccoy and Mrs. Chas. Bur-
ney. The proceeds netted the soci.
ETY. about fifteen dollars.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

A fine animal is the famous i'm
ported Hackney Stallion, "Scorby,"
now standing at Kinkaid & John
sons livery barn. Breeders should
not fail to see him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

Adam Jackson is able to be up
and around but is far from being
a well man. He walks with diff
Guilty and has no use of one arm.
His speech remains indistinct but
is gradually improving. Mr.. Jack
sons friends all hope for a perfect
recovery,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

A.sD. Shaw moved his cattle to
he Comanche county ranch last
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

A. D. Shaw moved his cattle to
he Comanche county ranch last
week.
Mrs. w. A. Scott arrived Satur-
day to visit with her parents, T. L.
Lindley and wife.
Herbert Hobble, the wide awake
Sharon banker, made a hurry visit
to the city Saturday.
A. P. Coon, representing Robt.
Burgess & Son, horse importers of
Hutchinson, is in the city in charge
of the famous stallion, "Scorby.'
See his "ad.'
A fine animal is the famous i'm
ported Hackney Stallion, "Scorby,"
now standing at Kinkaid & John
sons livery barn. Breeders should
not fail to see him.
The young people of the Endeav-
or Society of the Christian church
will give an ice cream and straw
berry social at the church Friday
evening, May 4th. All are invited.
w. S. Rubert and I. N. Tincher
went to Roswell, N. NJ, last Thurs
day. The former is on a land deal
and ]. N. went with him to take
care of the legal end of it. They
returned Monday.
There is a merchant in town who
vows he will never carry a line of
advertising in the Index. Index
readers are kindly requested to
remember the gentleman when they
do their trading.
B. A. McAdoo writes to send the
Index to Stockholm, Ok, where he
and his family are going to reside
during the summer. Joe says if he
ever gets located in good old Bar
Der county again he will never
leave.
Mrs. LA. Eby, M. E. C. of the
Rathbone Sisters, requests us to
state that all members are urged to
be present at the regular meeting
tomorrow night. The nature of
the business to be transacted re-
quires good attendance.
LIN. Axline hiked out for To-
peka Monday to help to do the
swallowing act in the 6. o. p. con-
vention today. Like the rest of the
brethren he will take the whole
dose-Hoch, Kelly, Burton, Stubbs
ct. al.-at one gulp and call it good.
ID. Spangler of Sharon sold So
coming three and four yeaf-old corn
fed steers Monday for the snug sum
of $4,000. Albert Rush, a local
buyer OF Sharon, was the purchas-
er. Jake fed the steers about FIVE
months and made nice money on
the bunch.
Adam Jackson is able to be up
and around but is far from being
a well man. He walks with diff
Guilty and has no use of one arm.
His speech remains indistinct but
is gradually improving. Mr.. Jack
sons friends all hope for a perfect
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

LIN. Axline hiked out for To-
peka Monday to help to do the
swallowing act in the 6. o. p. con-
vention today. Like the rest of the
brethren he will take the whole
dose-Hoch, Kelly, Burton, Stubbs
ct. al.-at one gulp and call it good.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

There is a merchant in town who
vows he will never carry line of
advertising in the Index. Index
readers are kindly requested to
remember the gentleman when they
do their trading.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

Mrs. LA. Eby, M. E. C. of the
Rathbone Sisters, requests us to
state that all members are urged to
be present at the regular meeting
tomorrow night. The nature of
the business to be transacted re-
QuireS a good attendance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

B. A. McAdoo writes to send the
Index to Stockholm, Ok, where he
and his family are going to reside
during the summer. Joe says if he
ever gets located in good old Bar
Der county again he will never
1eave --s--
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

W. 5. hubert and N. Tincher
went to Roswell, N. NJ, last Thurs
day. The former is on a land deal
and ]. N. went with him to take
care of the legal end of it. They
returned Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-05-02

The young people of the Endeav-
or Society of the Christian church
will give an ice cream and straw
berry social at the church Friday
evening, May 4th. All are invited.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-01-05

Resolved, That we will buy nothing
hut the best during the year 1906, the
best being always cheapest Supreme
being the best flour we'll buy no other
kind. Signed, The public. Tupelo Mer-
camille Co. sells it.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-01-05
The Week OF PRAYER.

The people of n'iupelo are most cor
daily invited to attend religious servi-
ces at the following places, and cooper
ate in the discussion of the topics sug-
gested:
Monday night, Jan. 8, Methodist
church. Subject, Believers Purified
and Quickened Prayer for a revival of
religion in the hearts of Christians.
Speakers, Hon. J. @. Robins, Rev. S.
P. Pryor.
Tuesday night, Presbyterian church.
Subject, The Church Wholly Renewed
in the Love and Life of Christ. Prayer
for more warmth and power to ave
the lost Speakers, Hon. j. H. Strain,
Rev. R. A. KInbrough.
Wednesday night, Cumberland Pres
byterian church, subject, The Unsaved
Aroused to Seek Salvation. Prayer for
unsaved men, that they may see the
Savior. Speakers. Prof. j. 7. Wallace,
Rev. T. w. Lewis.
Thursday night, Christian church,
subject, Society Evangelical. Prayer
for social life and for the home. Speak
ers. Hon. Shelby Tol,p, Rev. IA. Kim
brough.
Friday night, Baptist church. subject
Missions Reinspired and Reinforced
Prayer for more sympathy for lost
men. Speakers, Col. w. L. Clayton,
Rev. S. p. Pryor,
The Tupelo journal., 1906-01-05
Canless, Cliff Blair, Mozelle Elliott,
Mrs. A. E. Berkeley; Mr.. Jim Robins
and Mrs. Wade Armstrong.
MRS. RAYMOND, Sec.
RrOWn.Gardaer

Miss Nellie Marian Gardner and Mr.,
William Daniel Brown were married at
the Presbyterian church, in Tupelo Dec.
stricken, of Corinth with a beautiful
and impressive ceremony united the
happy pair.
The church was most tastefully de-
corated with holly and ferns, a large
bridal bell suspended from an arch of
holly which was placed just back of the
bride and groom.
Before the bridal party arrived Miss
Thornton, of Jackson, Tenn, delight
ed the audience by singing 80 Promise
Me-"
Then to the strains of Memberships
wedding march the bridal party enter
ed as follows: Messrs J. w. Wallace
and Eldridge Lilly, ushers; Miss Ola
G ardner and Mr.. Clark Daugherty, an
other usher; on opposite isles, next
Miss Clara Gardner and Mr.. Leonard
Woods, of Jackson; following was the
bride and matron of honor, Mrs. Ed
Armstrong, opposite came he groom
and best man, Lieut.. Levi Brown, of
Chattanooga, brother of the groom.
A pleasing effect of the grouping vas
the crossing of the attendants as they
met and took their positions.
The bride wore a soft blue crepe over
taffeta with trimmings of rare lace.
Her ornaments were pearls and dia-
monds and she carried a bouquet OF
brides roses and ferns.
The matron of honor was gowned in a
handsome crepe de chine and carried
white carnations.
The brides maids were charmingly
attired in biscuit crepe de chine and
carried pink carnations.
The bride is one of Tupelo's loveliest
girls and being endowed with a rare
and gracious personality she easily win
the love and admiration of all who
know her.
The groom has proven himself to be
a young man of sterling worth. When
he was just entering manhood ne was
left the care of a large estate and sev-
eral younger brothers and sisters look
ed to him for guidance and protection.
These duties he has performed with
loving care and has guarded their inter-
ests as a father. He is a fine business
man and is not only popular in business
circles, but has a host of friends IN all
walks of life.
The magnlf1cent display OF presents
show the high estimation in which they
are held by their friends.
We wish for them a continuation OF
happiness and that life's choicest bless
ings will be showered upon them.
After the ceremony Mrs. r. + Rob
ertson entertained the bridal party with
a reception. Her decorations were the
! Christmas %colors, green and red. An
| elegant supper was served in three
courses. The ices were frozen in the
form of red bells.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-01-05
Reception at Verona Miss.

On Dec. 3Oth the Seawright home
was the scene of a brilliant afternoon
reception, from three to foure O'Clock,
given in honor of Mrs. Thomas Clark
and Mrs. Bailey Schumpert.
/ Palms. ferns and narcissus, from
which twinkled varied lights, made
the hall a tower of beauty
The hostess was assisted in receiving
by Miss Sallie Fitzpatrick. Miss Edith
Clark, Mrs. j. A. Orr, Mrs. Swep
Taylor and Mrs. Bessie Daugherty of
Columbus, Miss. A delightful course
was served in the spacious dining room
which was Hastily decorated in white
and pink. A hundred or more guests
were entertained during the hour of
reception.
Airs. Clark, who is a bride of a f ew
weeks, wore an exquisite gown of
Crepe-de-chine over silk.
Mrs, Schumpert wore a handsome
creation of embroidered net over tai
feta.
Mrs. Seawright is a member of a
very old and most aristocratic South
ern family and her entertainments are
of the highest social Type. 49,
The Tupelo journal., 1906-01-05
FortnightIy Matinee Club.

The annual entertainment of the
Fortnightly Matinee Club, honoring
the husbands of the members, was in
deed one of che most elegant affairs of
the Clubs history. The handsome spa
cious home of the president, Mrs. w.
D. Robins, was thrown open on this
occasion and was perfectly adapted to
this ,charminS dinner party. With
such a genial host and lovely hostess
there was nothing left but to lend
ones self to the pleasure of the eve
ming, VIII CHI every n seemed to do
with the greatest zest. Receiving with
Mr.. and Mrs. Robins were Mesdames
Julia Blair, Will Hoyle, Geo Mitchell,
Mahlon Brown and MI. Jim Robins.
At eight O'Clock the Ginning room
doors were thrown open and the guests
were seated at four perfectly appoint
ed tables, with covers for fifty. An
elegant dinner Of five courses was
beautifully served by Mesdames Eliza
Robins, II. E. High, Will Raymond,
Quitman Tobins and Jim High. At
the close of this repast, fit for the gods,
Mr. John Allen pledged a toast, wish.
ing the members much pleasure and
profit for the work of the New Year
and for a speedy return of the usual
annual reception The house was in
deed beautiful with its palms, ferns
and bowls Of carnations, everywhere
the festoons of holly and crimson beto-
kened the JOY of yuletide and made a
fitting background Of warmth and beau
tv not soon forgotten by those pres
ent The guest list was as follows
Mr.. and Mrs. Mullen, annd Mrs. j..
M. Allen. Mr.. and Mrs. Robt Weaver,
Mrs George Cunningham, Mrs. Fon-
tame; Misses Kate Troy, Florence hc.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-01-05
.Newcomb

One of the most interesting we'd
dings of the holiday season, was that of
Miss Minnie Newcomb, of Corinth, to
B. T. Schumpert, of Verona, which
occurred at the home of the brides ia
Their, December 9th at z o'clock. Rev.
James Felts officiating.
The wedding vas characterized by
the simplicity of elegance. In the
service room an improvised altar of
palms and flowers marked the spot
where the ceremony took place, the
bride and groom standing under the
shadow of a great flower bell, frcm
which, the ceremony being ended, rice
in great profusion vas showered upon
them. The music was furnished by
Miss Haskins on violin and Miss Nc
Amis on piano. The attendants were:
Cornelia Newcomb, maid of honor; j.
D. Williams, of Birmingham, best man;
Miss Emma Green and S. j. NewcOmb,
of San Antonio, Texas.
Mrs. Schumpert's gown of ceremony
was white silk embroidered mouseline
over t~affeta, the chiffon veilwas caught
with brides roses and pinned with
handsome pearl brooch, the Gift of the
groom. She carried a shower bouquet
of brides roses and maiden hair ferns.
Mr.. and Mrs S%chunpert left on the
evening train for their future home at
Verona. The brides going away gown
vas of green broad cloth with hat in
harmony.
The young couple were the recipients
of many beautiful and co silly gifts of
silver and cut ware, among the number
was a handsome chest of silver from
her father.
The out of town guests in attendance
were Miss Newcomb, of Macon, Ga
J. D. Green, of Verona, Miss; S. j..
Newcomb, of San Antonio, Texas and
j. ID. Williams, of Birmingham, Ala.
The groom is a hanos ONE young mar
of unimpeachable character, and with
his fine social qualities, affable manners
is deseryedly popular. He has been.the
principal of the Verona High School for
several years and rank as one of the
best educators af the state.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-01-05
Observation-Disclosures n

Prof Jim Robins, of McKinzie, Tenn
who is conducting a very succ" ssful
training school for boys andyoung men,
spent the holidays with relatives here.
MIR C S Brice and family passed
through Tupelo Wednesday en- route
for Fort Worth, Texas, where they
will in future reside Mr. Brice and his
family are highly esteemed by the peo-
pie of this county and carry with them
the best wishes of everyone for a pros
porous and happy home in the west.
The annual entertainment by the
Fortnightly Matinee Club of the hus-
bands of the members was given at
the elegant home of Mr. and Mrs D w
Robins on the evening of December 20,
1905 We regret our inability to be
present, for the occasion was one of
much enjoyment for those who were
fortunate enough to be present
We were pleased to have a call from
MIR. w. S. Vandiver of Kenneth, Mo-,
who came down for the purpose of
bringing his three little children to his
sisters, Mrs. Edwards, near Planters
vile. Mr.. Vandiver recently lost his
wife and Mrs. Edwards has taken the
children. We found Mr.. Vandiver a
most affable gentlemen. He was greatly
impressed by the evidences of growth
and prosperity of u little city.
Hon. J. M. Allen completed the work
of having shade trees set in the court
house yard on Tuesday when he called
the members of the board of SUPER
visors out and had them plant the trees
reserved for them to set in the ground.
Mr.. Allen has taken great pains to
secure a variety of good shade trees
and had them put in the ground with
great care. He has manifested great
interest in the work and the people of
the county are indebted to him for his
efforts to beautify court square
On the night of the 10Th of December
Mr.. V B. DaLee, ended his life by
shooting in the head with a pistol at
his home at Bissell. He occupied a
room in the store of his sons and was
alone when the fatal shot was fired.
His body was found on the floor next
morning and a jury of inquest decided
that he came to his death at his own
hands. Mr.. DaLee came to Lee county
a number of years ago from neal
Chicago. He was a cousin to the late
George Pullman. While a man of many
eccentricities he had many friends
who will regren to learn of his sad end
The Tupelo journal., 1906-01-05
RenshaW-Petty.

At the home of the bride neal Shan
non during the holiday season a mar
riage was celebrated that joined the
hearts and hands of two popular young
people for veal or woe, the contracting
parties being Mr.. Douglas Renshaw and
Miss johnnie Pettey. Near relatives
and close friends Of the happy young
people witnessed the always interesting
ceremony. The bride is the pretty and
attractive daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
w. Pettey and is still in her teens. The
groom is one Of the county's most pop
ular and successful young men. May
their pathway be strewn with flowers:
The Tupelo journal., 1906-01-05
Dr. W R. Nurrah

On next Sunday, Jan. Z, 1906, DR..
w. B. Murrah, President of Millsaps
College, Jackson, Miss, will preach at
the Methodist church, morning and
night. DR.. Murrah is easily one of the
great preachers of the South Go and
hear him.
The Tupelo journal., 1906-01-05

Next to BELIEVING a thing is good, is
getting some one else to believe it.
There's no trouble to convince the I'M
biased that supreme flour is the best
You'll know it if you try it.-1upelo
Mercantile Co.