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Barbour County index., 1907-07-17
A Timely Suggestion.

The following from Henry Allen IN
the Wichita Beacon of July 18th is
worthy Of notice by every man who
has property to insure, and if the Attorney
General wants to do something which is
OF real benefit to the people OF Kansas
ne will act on this suggestion. Only a
few weeks ago, representative of the
insurance trust was IN this city nosing
around for excuses to raise rates and, as
usual. he found them.
The Beacon says:
1t the attorney general wants to get
after trust that is a trust, he can give
his attention to the condition Of FIRE insur-
ance IN Kansas. There is no such thing
as competition in the insurance business;
the rate which every man pays is fixed
at Topeka by a man named Eldridge.
The local agent has no powers. He
makes OFT your insurance policy accord
ing to instructions from Topeka. His
own discretion, gained from accurate
local observation, as to what you ought
to pay is Of no use. The local insurance
agent, under the present conditions, has
no more to do with the real subject Of
insurance than the cash register has to do
with the business policy Of the store
whose sales it registers.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

There was a little excitement in
the town for a few hours Saturday night
on account Of report and general i'm
preston that two small boys, Hary Tmi.
and FredWliams, were drowned in the
old baptzing lake on the Elm bottoms
on the east edge Of town. The boys
were out until nearly midnight and their
parents became alarmed. They were
informed that the boys were fishing at the
lake IN the evening and on going to the
lake were horn6ed to find clothing and
fishing rods on the banks but no trace Of
the boys. Sheriff McCracken, ]. A.
White and others were notified and they
went to the lake and made a thorough
search. Finally when the parents re-
turned to their respective homes they
found both boys safely in bed, and their
JOY can be better imagined than descib-
ed. 1t developed that the boys had moi
been to the lake at all, they had simply
loitered around town. The clothes sup
posed to be theirs. belonged to some
others boys who had left them their N
the afternoon after taking swim. doth
ed. Parents could save great deal d
trouble and many heart achesby not pre-.
mithns their boys to be out at night.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

The ladies Of the M. E. church have
gotten out 500 Cook Books which they
are selling at Is cents each, the pro-
ceeds to be applied to the parsonage
buildinstund The book contains many
valuable recipes together with advertising
matter furnished by Medicine Lodge
merchants. and is worth twice the price
asked for it. If you desire one of
these books you should get it before
the supply is exhausted. 1t is a time
saver in the kitchen and great help to
the housewife who takes pride in sup
plying a good table.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17
Captured A Swarm of Bees.

Fred Cartan made ten-strike Sun
day. He captured big swarm Of bees
that had taken up its abode in a large
elm tree on the river bottom. The bees
were housed in huge limb and Fred
simply cut the limb off the tree and car
ried limb and bees home together. He
IS an expert at handling the buzzy tribe
and seems to have them charmed. Re-
Gently few swarms Of Mr.. Cartan's
bees got away from him and it is possible
that this swarm is Of his own raising.
Anyway he has them safely conalled
and they are his honey makers.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17
Sharon at The Top.

The Sharon base ball team in the
Oklahoma-kansas League is now at the
top Of the heap. Both the kiiowa and
Wellington teams forfeited to Sharon on
Sunday rather than go up against the in
evitable. At the same time Alva, here
tofore holding first place during the en-
tire season, lost two games to Danville,
thus reducing her standing to 900 while
Sharon advanced to 700. The Sharon
boys seem to be 1T"
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17
In The Ditch.

The Santa Fe No. $40 was ditcheo
four miles east Of Belvidere Monday
morning. The engine and number ol
freight cars left the track on a rath-
er steep embankment, but neither ol
the coaches was ditched. None ol
the crew nor any Of the passengers were
hurt. The cause Of the wreck was a
washout on bank and consequent spread
ing of rails.
A wrecker was sent to the scene and
the train was ready for business again
Tuesday. There was no east train
on Monday as a result Of the wreck.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17
Mrs. w. r. FORSYTH departed Mon

Mrs. w. r. Forsyth departed Mon
day morning for visit with her parent.
and other relatives IN and near Toronto,
Canada. At kiowa she was joined by
Mrs. c. w. Wilson who will go with
her as far as Michigan and possibly on to
Canada. Mrs. Thomas Jewell Of Enid
will join them a few days later, and abou,
August lst MI. Forsyth will follow. The
Goldea Anniversary Of Mr.. Forsyth.
parents occurs next month at which time
there will be family reunion and they
are making an effort to have all Of the
members Of the family present.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Jim Thomas was the most welcome
man when he got back from ClaAin la.t
week. that ever got off the cars" IN
Medicine Lodge. He is the only good
bnck mason the town can depend on
and there is work IN the town for h;m
for whole year. He FIRST tackled
Adam Jackson's building On North mann
and will have it built up probably bv
the dme this appears IN print. The
Grand Hotel. the school house and Wm.
Schmidt are all claiming his services every
day and some 20 or 80 others whose
chmneys and Ere walls have been torn
up by the storm are ANXIOUS to get him
The town needs al kinds Of labor but 4
IS harder pushed for brick mason. than
any other class Of skilled labor, with h.
prospect Of getting them.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Richardson & Lonsman had an in.
terestng sale going on Saturday. They
advertised water sale and marked down
prices with the result that most of the
goods damaged IN the tornado are now
disposed Of. While they were disposins
Of the damaged goods they were also
selling goods not damaged. There i.
such thing as turning loss into profit.
A little head work and liberal use Of
printers ink will do it every time.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Spontaneous combustion in one Of the
Badger coal bins made things lively for
a few minutes last Wednesday morning.
SIM Ewalt went at it as earnestly as he
does when he trades horses and with
the help OF his men soo7 put the fire out.
The coal bins were partially unroofed by
the tornado and the coal was saturated
with water which was the cause Of COM
bustion.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17
They Raised A Purse.

The friends and neighbors of Messrs.
Fausett and Walker. residing several
miles south and east Of the city, who lost
their houses and practically all their be-
longings in the recent tornado and hail
Storms, raised purse last week to tide
them over temporarily. The amount
raised was $llo.67. The donors were
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Geronimo" has shaken the dust Of
this burg from his heels for keeps" it
seems, and number of creditors are left
to deplore his sudden departure. H.
II. Mccoy purchased what little stuff he
had left when the city closed the chief
up and the proceeds were prorated
among the houses from which he made
his purchases. While the gentleman 5
departure leaves vacancy that can
never be filed" the town can spare
him.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Dr.. |. W. Stout received check from
the insurance company for $500 Mon
day. his represents one-fourth of his
actual loss. He has decided to build
but will not build on his former founda-
ton. His new home will be on lots
directly west Of ]. T. Law;y's lots. The
Dr.. will make no effort to let contract
until some Of the rush work is done.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Senator Long and Secretary Faxon
went to Wichita Friday morning, where
the Senator addressed the Chamber ol
Commerce Friday night. On Monday
they started on lecture tour, beginning
at Chanute on the 5th with an appoint
ment every day up to and including July
10th. Senator Longs theme is with
Taft in the Orient" ,
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Wheat threshins in this vicinity has
been retarded since the harvest season
closed, by daily rains. The yield IN thi.
immediate vicinity is from ten to twenty
bushels per acre.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17
Piano Tuner Coming.

Piano Tuner McCray Of WELLINGTON
announces that he will be in Medicine
Lodge July 10Th and will remain as lone
as there is demand for piano tuning
cleaning or repairing. Parties who have
work to let should notify L. T. Williams
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

AT the request Of the St. Paul Insur-
ance Company. Geo. R. Taylor went to
Wichita, accompanied by P. L. Lake,
local agent, Monday, to confer with the
proper officials concerning the insurance
due him for which he paid prior to the
storm. We have not seen Mr.. Taylor
since his return home but feel certain
that the company will make settlement.
In fact there is nothing else for it to do.
Both the law and public sentiment say
that MI. Taylor is entitled to the money.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Orm Pepoon Of Mingona left ON
Monday to attend the Epworth League
Institute at Winfield which is in session
IN that city this week. He will return
next Monday.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

The case Of the State Of Kansas vs..
H. L. Jarvis which was set for prelimi-
nary hearing before Justice Miller at
kiowa last Friday, was continued until
September End, on account Of Judae
Mllers enforced absence. His wife s
in hospital at Manhattan. The ques-
ton Of the postponement Of the hearing
and consequent results was debated
nearly half day before Justice Ritter,
kiowas other justice, but it was finally
held that the continuance did not preiu-
dice the rights Of either party.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Jack War wick, second son of Thos.
Warwick. broke his arm while wrestling
at F. c. Colborn's farm Sunday. He
was employed by Mr.. Colbom but is off
of duty now.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

The storm Friday night made thing.
interesting for the Belvidere fishing party
and they returned home Saturday NOM
ing well soaked. 1t was all they could
do to keep their tent from coIlapsins dur
ing the storm and little time was devoted
to sleep that night.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Probate Judge Garrison married John
w. Draper and Villa Coldsberry on
Friday, July 18th. Both parties gave
kiowa as their residence.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17
Advertised Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in this Office
for the week ending July l3, 1907:
II. r. Eieurance, Olden Clarke D;ck
Ardery. w. S. BoyIes.
In calling for above please say, "Ad-
verhsed, giving date Of list.
l. NJ. Axline, P. M.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Mrs. Ihos. Ireland came up from
Woods county. Ok, Saturday to visit
her parents. w. S. Watkins and wife,
at Mumford.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Mrs. c. |. Long and daughters, Miss
es Agnes and Margaret, departed Satur-
day to visit two weeks at Paola. her old
home, and other cities in the eastern
part Of the state.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Mrs. J. S. Runyan and niece, Miss
Una Holmes. and Miss Ruth Good de-
parted last Thursday to spend a month
with J. P. Hall and wife at Boulder,
Colorado.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

I. ]. Vennum has returned from
eastern Kansas to spend the summer and
probably remain permanently, with his
daughter, Mrs. Vim. AxtelI.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Miss Nora Flint came over from An
thony last week to enjoy vacation from
her stenographic work for few weeks.
and visit the folks.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

For Sale: Two yearlins Shorthom
Bulls. one red, one red with little white
G. c. Campbell. 3 miles east Isabel.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Uncle Ben Lasswell has returned from
his visit at Eureka Springs. Very likely
the news Of the tornado cut his stay
shorter than expected.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

w. r. Forsyth is in shape again Sc
that rain no longer worries him. The
mill is thoroughly repaired and painted,
new belts are in and things are grinding
again.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Mrs. S. |. Field returned home from
Kansas City Saturday night. Her i'm
provement under treatment was even
more favorable than anticipated and her
friends are grad6ed to learn Of her good
fortune in reganing her heal.h.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Mrs. Mccain and Mrs. Daniel Nor
MS departed the first of last week for a
visit with their daughter and sister, Mrs.
Marshall, at Washington. Pa.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

For limited tune we can furnish the
Index and the Twice-a-Week St. LOU.
Republic both one year for $l.4O.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Dr.. Donovan reports the birth Of
daughter to Chas. West and wife, resid-
ing on the Axlne ranch northeast of the
city. last Thursday. July lth.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

p. w. Stone came up from Medicine
Lodge last week for few days visit with
the family Of Clark Conkling. He re-
turned home Sunday evening. He says
the wheat crop Of Barber county will
average about like the crop here in Rice
county.-Lyons Republican.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

F. w. Merrill was relieved last week
on the BelMdere-Atica run by Walter
Kingsley. Fred has been a mighty
faithful man at the throttle for more than
thirty years and it would be in order for
the Santa Fe to retire him on full pay.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Hon. Henry c. Walker was down
from the ranch last week wearing that
new broadcloth suit and grin Of Bene-
dict meaning. Its looking more serious
on each successive visit.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Mike Schaub Of the Aetna country
was giving the glad hand to Medicine
Lodge fnends last Thursday.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Mrs. May Lytle was able to move
into rooms over II. D. Fairs store last
week. When she was injured in the
tornado she was taken to the home Of
J. c. Walstad and after few days her
improvement was very rapid. Her re-
cove3 is almost complete,
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Last week was one Of daily showers.
1t has been impossible for the city's limit
ed supply Of workmen to repair more
than small per cent Of the roofs injured
by the tornado and the water has done
increased damage. The wet weather is
also having bad effect on much Of the
headed wheat that was poorly stacked.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Ebert Hall came up from Carlsbad
New Mexico last Wednesday to visit and
look after few business matters. He
will return home the latter part Of this
week
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Ralph Currie Of New Mexico visited
here the last half Of last week and until
yesterday. He had taken another bunch
of cattle to the flint hills for summer pas
ture and stopped here on the return triip.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Since the above has been written we
notice that Attorney General Jackson has
taken the initiative so far as it affects the
city Of Wichita. Let it be made gen
eral; relief in all parts Of the state is i'm
peratve.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Country school districts should bear IN
mind the annual school meetings July ! 9th.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

William Cloutman and Mrs. Matte
Williams silently stole away" on the
National Holiday and were married at
Alva, thus outwitting the small boys who
usually make things interesting for newly
manned peop:s. They lave returned 10
Medicine Lodge to receive the conrat-
ulations Of their friends.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17
V. S. Cook and son. Frank. returned
Friday from their outing at Hot Springs.

Mrs. Walter Kingsley Of Wellington
arnved last week to visit with Mrs. ]. c.
Gano and other friends in the city.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Next Sundays games: Alva at Sha-
ron, kiowa at Danville.
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ICE FOR SALE.

have car load of ice and am pre-
pared to Fill orders. Guy Sparks, Shar-
on, Kansas.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Shayed. A black sow weighing
about 10 pounds. Got away during
the Storm. Information Of its wherea
bouts will be appreciated. Aug. Schmidt
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

The friends Of Elder r. H. Tanksley
and wife, formerly Of this city, now Of
Anthony, are panied to learn Of the
death Of their baby girl which occurred
July 9TH. Elder TanksIey was the
Christian minister here several years ago
and is now similarly employed at Anthony.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

I he four-months old baby boy of D.
H. Axline and wife died in this city at
the home of Mrs. Frances Stafford who
was nursing it, Monday morning, July
18th. The baby was not well since its
birth and careful nursing and medical aid
afforded only temporary relief. On ac-
count of the sickness of the mother only a
bnef service was held at the grave at 5
o'clock Monday evening. conducted
by Rev. w. Nj. Covert, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, and the precious
little form was tenderly laid away in
Highland cemetery. The sympathy Of
their friends goes out to Mr.. and Mrs.
Axline In thus being called upon to give
up the sweet little treasure of the house
hold.
Barbour County index., 1907-07-17

Jim Dobbs is forsaken man. Mrs.
Dobbs and the children and Mrs. Holmes
and Miss Gay all left last week for a
month or SIX weeks at Colorado Springs.
They have rented cottage and are en-
joying life right. About the time they
get ready to come home Jim will go ou,
and spend few days with them.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-09-12

Of this city, have returned to their
home at Gallatin, Mo. They were
accompanied home by Miss Eula
James, who will attend high school
In Gallatin this year.
Messrs. Reed and Shauffner and
their wives are visiting In North Mis-
souri,.
Mrs. Ed. Waller, who has been very
sick, IL reported better.
A number OF our Sunday School
workers attended the 8. 3. conven-
tion at Butler last week.
Miss Pearl Bsgett has gone TO
Scammon, Kan, to visit her brother
George.
Uncle Louis Jones, DIR. Rhodes and
family have gone TO Thoms County,
Kans,, where they have invested In
land.
DR.. Williams, OF Hume, was called
TO see Mrs. Amos Lloyd who had an
attack OF fever, but is convalescent.
Ike Applebey and family, who have
been In Washington for several
months, have returned.
Late In the afternoon OF Aug. 31st
our community received terrible
shock. Hiram Bassett who lived In
the west part Of town was found
dead In an clubhouse, and to add to
the great sorrow Of the occasion his
wife was the first to find him. He
was killed by shotgun which was
fastened In a vice OF his work bench.
His friends think II an accident.
Hiram A. Bassett was born April
%, 1916, in Ripley Co., Ind. He was
married to Miss Malinda Boyle July
%, 1866. To this union three chill
dren we're born, ], E. Bassett, o.
Hutchinson, Kan, Rollie Bassett, oil
Foster, and daughter Halle, deceas.
ed. He united with the Baptist
church Dec. "a, 1871, and lived a
consistent Christian. He lived II
Foster 1S years. His Funeral wa'
preached at the Baptist church by
Rev. j M. Clark, OF Rich Hill, who
preached an impressive sermon iron
the last verse OF the IL Psalm. The
body was inferred In Salem cemetery
ToPsY.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-09-12
Hume Happenings.
From the Telephone

From the Telephone
Born, Monday, September 2, 1907.
to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Thompson q
fine boy.
Reese tear has sold his 80 acre
farm south oitown to Al. Shawago,
OF Ipava, ILL.,, for $64 per acre.
Mrs. W. L. Curtis is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Scott Cass, and son,
Mr.. Raymond Cass, Of Buffalo Heart,
Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Z. Corbin departed
for Philadelphia Saturday on an ex-
tended visit with their daughter,
Mrs. Z B. Smith.
W. N. Goodson accompanied the
remains Of Tom Liggettfrom Siebert,
Col. Mr.. Goodson is q cousin OF 3.
B. Overman, Of this place, q pleas
ant gentleman to meet.
Friday the three youngest children
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Horton came
very nearly losing their lives from
poisoning. They drank buttermilk
from a tin can which poisoned them.
Il took the doctor several hours TO
bring them out OF IL. The eldest,
Luciel, was thought TO be dead be
fore the physician could arrive, but
by proper attention was brought
out ell right.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-09-12

is a red hog man.
Julius Heckadon and iamily visit-
ed bis brother, John, near Rich Hill
Saturday and Sunday.
Andrew Simpson was on the com
planning list a few days last.
Fred Kimble is visiting his brother
In Dakota.
John Sparks and Mr. Robbins were
at Foster for coal Saturday.
Everybody is getting ready Tor the
Fair.
Geo Palman left Monday for War
rensburg to attend school this win
ter.
Clate Judy went to Kansas City
Monday. He will attend commercial
school this winter.
Record correspondent failed to say
anything about the empty whiskey
barrel explosion at Virginia. Never
theIess Is did explode.
Little Miss Martha Parks birth
day was last Monday. Her aunt,
Rachel, made party for her. Four
teen OF the littI,' folks we're present to
enjoy the good things. AARON
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-09-12
Fined $500 For Killing.

Gallatin, Mo, Sept 81. M. DOM
Woodwork. OF Trenton, was con-
victed In the Daviess County Circuit
Court at 3 p. IN. OF killing Doctor
Thomas B. Jackson at Altamount,
August 3, 1906, and bis punishment
was fixed by the jury at a fine OF
$500 The iury's verdict was man.
slaughter In the fourth degree. The
twelve men retired Friday night.
Woodwork and jackson had con.
siderable trouble about Doctor Jack.
sons getting possession OF hotel
at Altamount, which WAS owned by
Jackson and occupied by Wood
worth. Woodworth declined TO va.
cate except upon being legally made
to so do, unless Jackson would pur-
chase bis furniture. Woodwork
shot Jackson four times.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-09-12
Southwest Summit.

The long drouth has again been
broken by an all night rain Monday
night.
Last Saturday was a day that re.
minded us OF the good old summer
time" being as hot as any time
this season.
Mrs. Brannock has q sister from
the east visiting her.
Glen Deweese has the contract for
hauling the coal for the school house
this year.
Adolphus Brixner has rented the
old home farm for next year.
Boon Smithson and Glen Deweese
have rented the old Miller farm.
School opened last Monday and
the children seemed to enjoy the re.
union.
W. H. Ison Is very low at this
writing, his recovery very doubtful
Mrs. VIII Welch Is on the sick list.
They called the DR.. last Sunday.
It seems to be the fashion now
days to have severe cold
N. NJ. Nestlerode and wife have been
spending a few days at their suburb.
An home making hay and watching
snakes climb trees, and enjoying
country life In general
The church social which was to be
at Brackney this week has been post
poned.
Jim WEIGH, who has been In very
poor health and about ready to die
has been greatly benefited by este
path treatments. We admire JIM
pluck In catching on to improved
| methods. \.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-09-12
Ballard Notes.

Edison Snyder and wife, OF Passaic,
spent Sunday at the home OF W. D.
Keirsey.
W B. Morlan, OF Urich, was a bus.
mess visitor at Ballard the first oil
the week.
Wood Hill and wife have returned
from o two months stay In Colo
RADIO.
Mrs. Cunningham, Of Illinois, ID
visiting her daughter, Mrs. j. o.
Maderias
Mrs. W. E. Greer lie visiting rela.
tives In Vernon county.
Mrs. G. W. Thomas and daughter,
Fannie, returned to their home In
Idaho Springs, Colorado, after q Wis
IL with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W
A. Vest.
]. P. Vest left Tuesday for Search
light, Nevada, where he Is engaged II
the mining business.
Mrs. W. 8. Robinson met with q
| painful accident one day last week
While carrying q bucket OF boiling
water, she tripped and fell splitting
the contents on her left side and arm
BELLE.