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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe, much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory if proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Femininity.

please hold up your hands!"
When the pedestrian heard the form
of request he knew the woman foot
pad was upon him.
I'D much rather have yours tc
hold" he responded, CALAMITY.
We'll, l must say you are rude
thing" she rejoined, and lowered her
weapon, thus closing the incident.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Probably.

I've just been thinking" said VIII
lieboy.
Thinking what?" demanded Sill
man, to whom the idea of Willleboy's
thinking was somewhat disconcerting.
THAT in Adams case 1t must have
been real re-leaf to change his
clothes" said Willleboy. -Harper's
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Husky Bee.

"Ah! the old days." sighed Granger
Here's that old poem about huskins
bees. l always did like that"
"Husking bees?" queried Townley.
what do you mean"
Weren't you ever in the country
during the season of husking bees?"
mo. / never heard of anybody husk'
ing bee!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Good Workers lIIx Rewarded,

Sweynheym and Pannartz, the two
Germans who were the first TO print
books in Rome, used paper and types
of excellent quality. Their ink on
pages printed more than 400 years
ago can vie in blaeknCss with the best
of the present day Yet with all their
labors they often lacked bread. In a
petition to the pore they informed his
holiness that their house was fun Of
proof sheets, but they had nothlGs 70
eat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
yp,nortapt 70 Ngothera.
Cruel.

'Boo, hoo!"
What's the matter, John?"
Got caught stealth apples at Mr..
Binx's."
Did he thrash your"
mo; made me eat the apples. Boo,
hOo-hooW
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

with kidney trouble
that ! could not
straighten up after
STOPPING with gu I
sharp pains shooting
through my back. |
had dizzy spells, was
nervous and my eye.
sight was affected
The kidney secre
tons We're irregular
and too frequent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

Starch, like everything else, is be.
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market % years
ago are very different and inferior 10
those of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Defiance Starch-all In
furious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition of another ingredient, in
vented by us, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never APP
preached by other brands.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
those Delicious Lemon Pies.

The kind that make your mouth wa
at least possible expense If you use OUR
PIE" Preparation. Don't hesitate. Try it
and tell your friends. At grocers. 10 cents.
Everybody is pleased with "OUR-PIE."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Baseball In Arizona.

Arrangements have been made In
sunny, sandy Arizona for baseball
straight through the winter-six
games week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

PILES CURED IN q TO Ia DAYS.
PAZ0 OINTMENT is guaranteed 20 cure any case
of Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in
o 70 IA days or money refunded. Doc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

He who overcomes and captures his
enemy with love is the greatest of all
conQuerors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
a TERRIBLE CONDITION.
Tortured by Sharp Twinges, Shooting
Pains and Dizziness.

Hiram Center, 61S South Oak Street
Lake City, Mimi, says: Il was so bad
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

was in a terrible condition, but Doan's
Kidney Pills cured me and / have en-
joyed perfect health since"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

A good many men who get credit
for being close-mouthed are in reality
too lazy to talk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

Whenever you see a man in distress
recognize in him your fellow man.
Seneca.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Equal to the Occasion.

Pal caught young Smith hugglng
our Maria the other night
Ma-Goodness graciousl What did
you say?
Pal said: You are getting on
fast, young man." And what answer
do you suppose he made me?
Ma-Dear knows! What did lie
say?
Pale said: well, I'm holding
my own"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

Wise is he who kicks only at the
things that can't kick back.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Hides. PeIts and Wool.

To get full value, ship to the old reliable
N. w. Hide & Far Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

When man is full he isn't fully
responsible.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Only ONE "RROMO OuININEv

That is LAXATIVE BRoMO QGININE. Look fo
the signature of Il. w. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure Cold in One bay. Csc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
NASTY.

He-Do you think glasses would
make me look more intellectual?
She--Well, If were you I'd try
them They certainly couldn't hurt
any.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28
Sharon Valley S. S. Picnic.

On account of the rain the Sunday
School Picnic which was to have been
held at the Nine Cottonwood grove in
Sharon Valley August 22nd, was post
poned until September 5th. The pro-
gram is as follows and will begin prompt
ly at 10 a. m:
Song Count YourBlessings Schools.
Prayer-Rev. Geo. Robinson.
Song-America Schools.
Address Of Welcome-Mr. ]. Blair.
Exercises-Nine Cottonwood S. S.
Exercises es-Enon Baptist S. S.
Address-Choose own subject-Rev.
]. E. Wilson.
NOON HOUR.
Song-Schools.
Election Of officers for the ensuing year.
Address Bible-Elder Barnum.
Exercises-Sharon NJ. E. S. S.
Address Power Of influence
Dr.. Atwell.
Exercises-Uniy S. S.
Exercises Maple Grove S. S.
Exercises S. S.
Address s-How to Secure the Atten-
tion Of Adults in S. S.-Rev. Knkpat-
mex.
Exercises-Attica S. S. (M. E.)
Address---What are the Results oI
Good Intentions Rev. Whitwam.
Exercises---Star Valley S. S.
Exercises---Attica u. B. S. S.
Closing Address---What Good Have
| Obtained From This Picnic---Rev.
Geo. Robinson.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Saturdays Wichita Eagle has an IN
teresting story about how some eastern
reporters made run out to BelMdere
and Frank Rockefeller's ranch in an ef-
fort to find some trace of the senior
Rockefeller. father of John D. and
Frank. After getting no information al
the Rockefeller ranch, they went to the
BelMdere cemetery IN the hope Of find.
ing his monument. They conceived the
idea that the senior Rockefeller might
have been buried under an assumed
name and when they found the monu-
ment Of Ralph Walker. father Of Henry,
George and Tom Walker. and saw how
well the grave was cared for. they con-
cluded it was the resting place Of the "a.
ther of the oil king and had nice story
fixed up for the New York and Phila-
delphia papers when they happened to
learn that Ralph Walker was an actua
citizen Of the community and the Story
had to be suppressed. The big metro.
poEtan papers are spending a great dea
of money. each trying to scoop" the
other m getting to old man Rockefeller.
grave.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28
May Lose His Eyesight.

Misfortune has knocked at |. H. Gal
lands door. For several months his eye:
have been troubling him but he kept al
work in spite Of the annoyance until a
few weeks ago when his eyes became SC
badly affected that he was barely able
to see. DR.. Coleman treated him buI
with little success. He pronounced i
paralysis Of the optic nerve and held ou
little hope Of saving the eyes, but advis-
ed Mr.. Galland to go to Wichita ane
consult an eye specialist. He went up
Saturday and had his eyes examined by
DR.. Hamilton who agreed with Dr.. Cole.
man. He frankly informed Mr.. Gal
land that there was little chance of saw.
ing the sight, and Ike returned home the
same night. His present condition is tha
he cannot see out Of one eye at all while
out Of the other he can see objects at a
short distance but can scarcely see per
son to recognize him.
Mr.. Galland's friends are sorry, indeed
to learn Of this great misfortune. Ther,
is no physical sense which is as indispen-
sible as the sense Of sight, and its loss in
capacitates man more than any other
There should be some way to substan.
tally assist man who has thus been af
Aicted.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28
Becomes a Benedict.

1t was just reported last week that Al
Shannon and Mrs. Villa Ford were
married IN Enid the first of last month.
Both parties kept it secret until just be-
fore their departure for Ponca City,
where Mr.. Shannon has purchased a
pool hall. In letter from Mrs. Shannon
to her brother, Harry Williams, we lean
that they are keeping house at the latter
place. Mr.. Shannon's leaving the ranks
Of bachelordom and becoming a Bene-
dict leaves the ranks IN kiowa a little
bent but there seems to be no more
likelihood Of another break occurring any
ways soon.-kiowa Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28
BEGINS BUSINESS OCT lST.
Unless Unexpected Hindrances Appear,
Medicine Lodges New Gypsum Will
Will be in Operation Within
Month.

Thos. ]. Best returned home from
Kansas City last Wednesday morning,
whittier he had gone to close up all busi-
ness connected with making final ar
rangements preparatory to opening the
new gypsum plaster cement mill now un-
der construction here. The plant will
be ready for operation October lst un-
less something unexpected develops to
delay it.
AS stated last week, C. O. Chandler
of Wichita and Senator c. |. Long Of
this city, with General Manager Best,
are the local stockholders of the corpo-
ration. The foreign stockholders are as
follows:
John A. King Of Cleveland. Ohio,
president Of the American Gypsum Com
pany, Wce-president Of the Reserve Trust
Company and president Of the Cleveland
Builders Supply Company; Mr. King is
considered one Of the leading authorities
on builders supplies in the United States;
John Sherwin Of Cleveland, Ohio, presi-
dent Of the First National Bank Of Cleve-
land and largely Interested in the famous
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company; hon.
as ]. McNulty Of Chicago. Illinois, of the
firm of McNulty Brothers, the largest
firm Of contracting plastesers in the world,
with Offices in New York, Philadelphia,
Pittsburg, Cleveland, Chicago and San
Francisco; F. P. Hunkins Of St Louis,
Missouri, president and Gordon Willis
vice-president Of the Hunkins- Willis Lime
& Cement Company that has been the
general sales agent for Best Brothers &
Company for ten years for the United
States and Canada.
The ground floor space Of the mill
will be 900 square feet as against
4,oOO covered by the old one, and the
capacity will be corespondingly larger.
The name Of the corporation is known
as Best Brothers Keene Cement Com
pany Its capital stock is 100000
and is organized under the laws Of Ohio.
The gypsum beds in Turkey Greek
township from which the raw material
will be shipped contain almost unlimited
quantities and will keep the mill in op.
Grafton for many years. Should they
ever become exhausted other portions oI
the county can continue to supply it. ].
B. Gano Of this city has been secured by
the company as quarry superintendent
This will be one Of the truly great in.
situtions Of southern Kansas and viii
mean much to Medicine Lodge anc
Barber county. The value of this pro.
duct has long been established and the
demand for it is worldwide.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28
Kansas Book Co., Agents.

In connection with the above we wish
to state that In renewing our contract
with the Kansas Book Co., we are plac-
ed under two thousand dollar bond to
comply with all the requirements of the
contract, one of which is to sell the books
for cash, and this rule cannot be deviat-
ed from. Those sending for books
should bear this in mind and save delay
and annoyances as we must refuse any
request for books without the cash.
]. r. Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28
Auction Sale Saturday.

L. 7. Williams will sell all the rem
nants and damaged goods from his furni-
ture and china stock at public auction
at the Cook block, south Main street, on
Saturday, August 3lst. Everything Of
fered at this sale will be sold to the high
est bidder, no by bidding and no reser-
vations. This is your chance to gel
something serviceable at your own price.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

The appointment has not yet been
made but it is being predicted that Un-
Gle Harve Thompson will get it under
the old soldier preference rule. An old
soldier who takes the examination must
make an average Of at least 65. Others
must not fall below 20. If for any rea-
son, Mr.. Thompson should not receive
the appointment. or resigns after being
appointed, the other applicants will be in
line beginning with the highest average.
1t will be noticed that "Bige" Osboln
and Arthur Goddard were running al
most neck and neck. All the applicants
did remarkably well.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

School books for sale at Warren
Drug Store, Sharon, Kansas. Under the
law, they must sell for cash, so please do
not ask for credit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28
Rules Governing Exchange Of Books

The following books may be taken IN
exchange at the prices named:
New Model Arithmetic, Advanced
(Bel6el0. l7aa cents.
Revised Model Arithmetic, Element
ay (Belhel0. l2aa cents.
Hydes Elementary Grammar, | 0cents.
Kelog & Taylor's Civil Government,
20 cents.
Natural Primary Geography,l5 cents.
Natural Complete Geography, 37a
cents.
Elementary Anatomy. Physiology and
Hygiene, (HalD, Is cents.
Appleton's First Reader, 5 cents.
Appleton's Second Reader, 81 cents.
Appleton's Third Reader, III cents.
Appleton's Fourth Reader, IS cents.
Appleton Fifth Reader. 20 cents.
Goodyear's Bookkeeping, 90 Lessons
in Business, 20 cents.
Davis Physical Geography. 40 cents.
You are instructed to receive In ex-
change only such books as are in good
condition. They must contain all the
lessons and haze both covers on.
Books that were not used in the school:
the past year will not be accepted.
You must only take books in exchange
for books Of the same grade. A FRS
Reader for a First Reader, an Ele.
mentary Arithmetic for an Elementary
Arithmetic.
We shall require strict compliance
with these rules.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Mrs. w. F. Moncrief of Wichita, who
was Miss Mamie Nicholson Of this city
when she was young lady. died last
Thursday. Her sickness was Of chronic
nature. She was treated in St. Francis
hospital several months and died within
two days after leaving the hospital.
The deceased was one of this city's fav-
orite young ladies fifteen to twenty years
ago and those Of our citizens who were
her associates are grieved to learn Of her
death. Her husband travels for a pub
fishing house and has made frequent trips
to this city. Two little girls survive her
Opal, aged II, and Ruthelna. aged 10
years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Mrs. R. S. Field and the baby arrived
from Kansas City on Saturday to visit
with Grandpa and Grandma MacGreg-
or. Miss Alice MacGregor who is at
tending college in Kansas City, will be
home next week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Miss Lila Powers Of Wichita, one Of
the teachers in the high school, arrived
Monday to familiarize herself with her
duties before the opening Of school.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Prof. D. w. Major returned home
from Geuda Springs on Saturday. He
is busy this week getting ready for the
opening Of school.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Johnson Bros. Of Athca have contract
ed with S. william for the building Of a
house 24x36, on his farm west Of thi:
city. Work will begin the latter part Of
this or the first of next week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Charley Moomau declares himself q
citizen Of Barber county again. He
sold his claim in Beaver county, Ok, or
Saturday and has $400 more money
than he had before selling. He wen
out last Thursday and returned on Mon.
day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

viii Jarvis went to Geuda Springs
the first Of last week where he will re-
main until tomorrow when he will 90 to
Colorado City to visit two weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Last Thursdays Kansas City Journal
has dispatch saying that Ollie Little Of
Isabel, Kansas, was found dead in a box
car at Chickasha. Both ears had been
severed from the body. SO far as we
have been able to learn, nobody here
knew man at Isabel by the name oI
Ollie Little.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

For SALE-A ten acre farm one-hak
mile east Of the city. Three-room house.
I cellar, two wells. barn, fruit orchard.
youns locust grove. fences, etc. Price
$i00O.--D. F. Painter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Jas. Dobbs has purchased twenty lots
on Kansas avenue west from ]. B. Gano
and will build ten houses between now
and next summer. He paid 5000 for
the lots.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28
Rural Carriers Examination.

The applicants who took the civil
service examination for mail Garner on the
rural route out Of Medicine Lodge re-
ceived their grades the latter part Of last
week. Eight took the examination. The
applicants and their average standing are
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Born, to George Poindexter and wife
Of Nippawalla township Thursday, Au-
gust 22nd, fine l0-pound girl. DR..
Coleman in attendance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

The new brakeman on the Santa Fe
MI. May. who succeeds F. E. Parks,
has rented the Bisby property on south
Oak street and will bring his family soon
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

JIM. Tmcher returned home last
Wednesday from Excelsior Springs. He
was delighted on his return to find how
nicely the papers had advertised his SEN
atorial candidacy but is inclined to feel a
little hard toward the Topeka paper
which has figured it out that there is an
opposition candidate in his own party IN
his home county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

&C. Hitde completed small AKA
house for Walt Sears opposite the school
house, last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Ladies shirt waists. corset covers, un-
derwear. etc.. marked down within the
reach Of all. Call and see them. "
S. Cook.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

A. L. Duncan is just recovering from
a terrible attack Of rheumatism. He has
been down for over a month and during
two weeks Of that time was unable to
sleep as much as a quarter Of an hour al
any one time. He is now able to gel
around with the aid Of crutches and
thinks he will soon be over it. He tried
all sorts Of remedies but he thinks the one
which did him the most good was the
application Of hot stove lid to the limb
affected.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Rev. C. S. Lake Of Cowley county i
visiting with his sons. Porter L. anc
Prosper D. Lake. He expects to re.
turn home the latter part of this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

w. A. Newknk was up from Moore
Saturday. lthas been SO long since
Aubrey has been in town that he looked
almost like stranger.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

The watermelon crop this year is a
valuable thing. In the absence Of home
grown fruit, melons command a fancy
price. c. A. Blackmore Of Sharon town
ship was one Of the FIRST on the local
market with melons last week and his
load didn't last long. c. A.. however.
grows better melons than the ordinary
man. He is experienced. knows what
seed to select and, in fact, knows all
there is to know about the melon busi-
ness.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

VIII the newspapers that claim that
the railroads are altogether righteous and
just IN their dealings with the public,please
explain what brand Of justice it is that
impels the same railroad to give the city
Of Kiowa twice the service that It gives
Medicine Lodgea Both towns are Io-
Gated IN the same county and both are
alike easy Of access. In point Of popuIa-
ion Medicne Lodge IS the larger. We
think the newspaper that gives out the
information that the county seat does not
want better railroad service IS mizepre-
sentins public sentiment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Dr.. A. D. Updegaf and family came
in from Anthony in their new auto yes.
terday at noon. This is the first time
the DR.. has exhibited the new machine
here and we all have taken a liking to it
1t is the finest that has ever hit this burg
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Misses Beulah and Hattie Covert re.
turned home from their visit in Ohio the
FIRST Of this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Prof. E. E. Hagerman returned the
fore part Of last week from a visit with
his broher-in-law. Claude E. Walter, at
Rozel, Kansas. Claude has charge Of
the Rozel Santa .Fe Station and is receiv-
ing an average monthly salary Of $45.
He has good chance for promotion
and is getting along nicely. Claude start
ed to learn the printers trade IN the In
dex Office but soon tired Of it and took
to railroading where he seems to have
found an agreeable vocation. We are
glad to learn Of his success.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Mrs. w. S. Rubert returned from her
trip to Colorado Saturday might. From
Colorado Springs she went to St. Louis,
where she purchased her fall and winter
millinery, and from came there home
The other members of the party with
whom she went to Colorado will return
about the | st prox.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

Dr.. Donovan reports fine l0-pound
girl baby bonn to M. L. Mcmillan and
wife Of Sharon township, last Thursday
morning, August 22nd.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-08-28

A dog belonging to the gentleman
who is camping at Elm Creek bridge
killed hog belonging to VIM. Ingle-
bright on Monday. Mr.. Inglebright de-
manded payment but the man refused.
He then took Steps to attach the gentle
mans property and he came through"
]. N. Tincher represented Mr.. Ingle-
bright.