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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
They Had A Fine Shoot.

Prof. w. Lee Lewis and wife, who
are here visiting Mrs. Lewis mother, and
Gussie Palmer had an interesting rife
shoot one day in the early part of last
week. There was nothing especially
remarkable about that but the aftermath
was almost sensational. They put up a
mark on the side Of barn whereat their
craftsmanship was tested. VIM. Martin
had fine new buggy in the barn but
this fact was not known to the sharp
shooters until after the shooting. When
the smoke Of the contest had cleared
away Prof. Lewis out of curiosity to
know whether or not the little y bull
lets had penetrated the side of the barn,
took look on the inside. Imagine his
surprise when his optics beheld the new
buggy. The dash board was riddled
until it looked like it had been in a Jap
anese war, the buggy whip which was
IN the socket, was cut in twain at the
center and the upholstering on the seat
and back was Literally perforated, al
though the bullets did not extend to the
wood part Of the back. The people
behind the gun made all sorts Of amends
after they made the startling discovery
and lost no time in wiring into the facto-
ry for necessary repairs but the joke will
Stand forever. 1t will be a good Story
for Prof. and Mrs. Lewis to take east
with them. Meanwhile Mr.. Martin S
cigars are not costing him anything.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
For A Special Session.

Ralph H. Faxon departed on Mon
day morning for Topeka where he i.
endeavoring to bring pressure on Gov.
Hoch to come to a definite decision to
call special session of the legislature.
The 2-cent fare measure is a secondary
consideration with Mr.. Faxon, but he is
leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to
secure direct primary law, and if the
governor finally decides to convene the
lawmakers, there is little doubt that with
the assistance Of Bill Morgan, Ross
Stubs and several others Of greater OF
less influence, Ralph's pet measure will
go through.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
Wake Up. Mr.. Merchant.

The officers Of the Commercial Club
are not IN the best Of humor on account
OF the Indifference Of the merchants o.
the city IN the work Of the Club. They
say that only one merchant has attended
the meetings since the clubs organiza-
ton. his merchant has not missed a
meeting but all the others have been jus,
as punctual in remaining away.
1t a commercial club yields returns al
all, the merchant is the FIRST man to feel
the effects. If the business men feel in.
terested sufficiently to take out a mem
bership, they owe it to themselves and
the club to attend the meetings. A
citys growth and financial development
depend largely on the public spiritednes.
OF its merchants. They are the men to
whom the people look for leadership in
commercial affairs and if they are dor
mant it is uphill work for Others to carry
on the clubs business.
There has been much complaint among
business men absu our horrible freight
service. They should come out in force
to these meetings and take action in a
body. check the matter up to the rail-
road company and get relief. We have
heard it said that one reason why the
merchants do not attend the meetings is
that the club leaders are apparently sat
ished with our bum railroad service and
are opposed to asking the railroads for
better treatment, and rather than enter
into an argument, they remain way from
the meetings. This is only a greater
reason why they should attend and pre-
sent the matter. The probability is that
the club members who are engaged in
other lines Of business are not advised Of
the transportation difficulties, and the
merchants might be able to show the
club the nece ssty Of decisive action.
We are confident, that should the club
present the matter Of our bad railroad
service to the railroad company, the SER
vice would be improved.
AT any rate, the Commercial Club
must have the hearty cooperation Of the
merchants Of the city to succeed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
Mayors Proclamation

In consideration Of the special services
to be held at the Tabernacle Friday.
September 10Th, between 10 and II
a. M. | have been requested by those
In charge Of the Union Revival Services
to ask that the merchants and business
men close their stores and places Of busi-
ness between those hours; and hereby
request, as mayor Of Medicine Lodge,
that all merchants and business men show
their appreciation for this work by ac-
ceding to this request.
SEWARD |. FIELD,
Mayor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
Matrimonial.

Probate Judge Garrison, in his usuaI
digni6ed style, united in marriage last
Wednesday evening, September Ilth,
Charles L. Moomau and Miss Addie F.
Simmons. both of this city.
The groom, a son Of w. S. Moomau
and wife formerly of Valley township
this county. but now residing at Urbana,
Illinois, is employed with the Chase Hard.
ware Company and is an industrious
skilled workman. His bride is a daugh-
ter Of Jonathan Simmons, formerly oI
this city and now residing in Nebraska
Mr. and Mrs. Moomau have the kind.
lest wishes Of many friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
Helped To Dig The Salt Fork.

Sheriff Bud McCracken of Barber
county. Kansas, was in Alva, to hear
Bryan and Haskell, Friday.
Speaking Of Tom Dyer. democratic
candidate for county treasurer, he said:
Boys. | want to see Tom Dyer elected.
He is well qualified and will make a
splendid officer. have known him many
years and know that he is all right. Why
he helped us dig the Salt Fork down
here past Alva in the early days and
then settled in Barber county, and be-
came civilized. Tom should be elected
-Alva Record.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Geo. w. Hendnckson and Jas. Dobbs
returned from Canon City, Colorado, last
Thursday night. They purchased 400
head Of 3-year-old Hereford steers there
and will go out about the 18th Of Octo-
Der to receive the cattle and ship them
here for the winter. They say that the
part Of Colorado which they visited is in
fine shape; oats and barley are just being
harvested and the crop is immense. All
kinds Of forage crops are great and cat
tie are selling high. Mr.. Dobbs was
also taken up with the mineral prospect.
Of the country and is thinking Of return
ing and taking claim.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Jim Thomas coIided with several
bricks Friday evening and as result ol
the collision is carrying his head in a
bandage. He was doing some brick
building for Judge Gleason. had some
loose bricks on wall about eight feel
high and while working on the ground
some of the bricks fell and struck him on
the head. For awhile Jim saw stars and
other things-fad is, he didn't know for
several minutes which one Of the boys he
was, but when he gathered himself up
and located himself he found that there
was big cavity in his head and the
blood was oozing out at rapid pace
He went to Dr.. Donovan's office where
several Stitches were necessary to close up
the wound. But Jim went to work again
Monday just as though nothing had
happened.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Lewis departed
Monday to visit few days with reIa-
tives at Hutchinson. From there they
will go to Washington, D. c., to remain
until after the close Of the congressional
session where Mr.. Lewis will divide hi:
time between his clerical duties and col
leeiate work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Mrs. Myron Warrington's brother, Mr.
Cover. from Los Angeles. California,
spent week here visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. Warrington Of Mingona township
MIR. Cover was accompanied by his wife
and granddaughter. They left We'd
nesday, the lth. well pleased with Kan
sas. They took with them specimen
Of corn to show what Kansas will pre-
duce.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
Base Ball at Gerlane.

A more than usually exciting base
ball game was played at Gerlane Sept.
9th. The rival teams were the Cedar
Hill Coyotes and the Gerlane Kids. A
large crowd was out to witness the game
and it was conceded that some good
playing was done. although the score
would indicate to one who didn't see the
game that the Coyotes were slightly out
classed. The battery for the Coyotes
was composed Of Ruggles. Arnold and
Smart; the Gerlane battery was Dudley,
Harbaugh and Mathews.
Score By innings. Is345s7ss
9. n. A.C..--.....-...-.... 90 0aO3-s
Geriane-.. ..-.-.-.1 6 8 5 s-2s
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

County Clerk Ireland is loser fine
bird pup. Some parties passing through
town few weeks ago stole the pup
and at one time were located but Sheriff
McCracken was away at the time and
when he got home all trace Of the par
ties was lost. Mr.. Ireland will pay a
liberal reward for information leading to
the recovery Of the pup. 1t is almost
full grown and brown in color.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
Fall Opening Satur-
day, Sept. 21st

Of Ladies, Misses'and Chill
dren's cloaks, Mems, Youths
and Little Boys suits and
overcoats. Largest, prettiest
and cheapest line we have yet
offered.-Elbert S. Rule, Sha.
ron, Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

A man may buy ticket at Wichita
and come to Medicine Lodge by the
way Of Kiowa or BelMdere for the same
price as by the way Of Athca, but man
who goes from Medicine Lodge to
Wichita by way Of Belvdese or Kiowa
must pay considerably more than if he
goes by way Of Attica. 1t looks to us
like case Of discrimination. Why is il
thusly?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Prof. ]. NJ. Walsh and wife shipped
their household effects to Lake City las
Friday and are now citizens of thai
thrifty little village. Prof. and Mrs
Walsh have been employed to teach the
Lake City schools, the term opening on
Monday. Lake City is to be congratu-
lated upon securing two such able teach
are
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

R. r. Froman and ]. H. Woodward
fitted up camp outfit and pulled out for
Day county, Oklahoma, last Wednesday
where they will bag prairie chickens and
string bass and channel cat for two weeks.
We look for them to come back home
oaded-with game and fish, of course.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Lincoln ]. Carter's big scenic pro-
duchon, Down Mobile, under the per-
sonal direction Of ". A. Eiler, is one Of
the best shows that will visit our city this
season. They come well recommended
by press and public. Under canvas
Thursday, Sept. 10Th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Dr.. C. D. Updegraf has purchased
the drug store at Isabel, formerly owned
by DR.. Nossaman. Dr.. Updegraf NOV
ed his Office furniture and instruments to
Isabel on Friday and is operating the
Store in connection with his practice.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
A BOquet For Jack Trice.

Jack Trice Of Sharon went to
Arkansas City Sept. 9th to play first base
for the Arkansas City team IN a game
against Winfield but upon his arrival
Winfield refused to let him play. They
had seen Jack perform on First before
and wisely concluded that he was built
too much on the Rock Of Gibraltar Style.
This is quite an attractive plume in Jack $
cap and if he were disposed to be vain.
which he is not. he would have just
cause to be strut6ns some.
Notwithstanding that Jack was barred.
Arkansas City won the game but it re-
quired thirteen innings to do the work.
AT the close Of the 18th the score was
0to0.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Mrs. Mamie Holmes sustained brok-
en- arm close to the wrist Saturday after
noon. She was moving alfalfa for her
father. P. B. Cole, and in some manner
was thrown from the machine. Dr..
Donovan was called to set the fracture.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
j. Harry Gays Dates.

hillary Gay. eye sight specialist. will
be al Medicine Lodge Oct. 9th and
10th, Lake City Oct. Filth, Sun City
Oct. 18th, Goats Oct. 18th, Sawyer
Oct. 18th, Isabel Oct. 9th. Nashville
Oct. 9TH. Eve examinations free,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
A. D. Shaw left Monday on a busi
ness hip to Kansas City.

w. B. Springer is nursing disabled
ann as result Of very severe spran.
The injury is result of a misstep and
consequent fall. Uncle Bill wants it
known that he was duly sober, too.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

]. w. Metz has authorized ]. A.
F ar. manager Of the Metz Lumber yard
OF this city, to put in cement walks on
Main street IN front Of the lumber yard.
The walk will be six feet wide. This
will be most welcome Improvement.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

w. E. Cook arrived from Gainesville.
Texas. last Thursday to visit with his
mother. Mrs. M. E. Cook, and his
brother-in-law and sister. w. Lee Lewis
and wife, who are here on a visit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

w. B. Thrasher and Ida E. Dye, two
Of lsabels popular young people. were
united in the bonds Of matrimony, Satur-
day, September | l4th, by Probate Judge
Garrison. They have countless friends
in Isabel and vicinity with whom we
take pleasure in joining in extending
congratulations.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

G. Roy Arterburn Of this city has SO
votes in the Wichita Beacon diamond
contest. He needs only about $4,000
more votes to get a $500 diamond.
The trouble is that voting comes high.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

The poor newspaper weaklmg gets
the knocks from every side. One ofthe
most sincere and hardest workers Of the
Commercial Club chastsed us in a mild
and genhemanly way at the meeting laa
Thursday night because from his view
point this paper has not been giving the
Club the full measure Of its support. Just
about month ago we had complaint
from different source that too much
space was devoted to booming the Club.
and nobody seems to be suited. The
Index desires to say again that its col
umns are at all times open to the club
and any message that any Of the men,
bers have to convey to the public will be
cheerfuny received and published. We
do not desire to go to the extent Of say
ing that the Club as an organization IS
immaculate and too sacred to be crii-
cised but the point that we are empha-
SIZING IS that the Club has our support.
We do not think perusal Of our files
since the organization Of the Commercial
Club viii substan6ate charge that the
paper has been unfnendly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Samuel Hartley and Mrs. Blanche
Earnest Of Mingona township were mar
RED in Wichita, Tuesday, September
10th. They are well and favorably
known in their community aud we join
with their friends in extending congratu-
lations.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Dick Collins has purchased two lots
between A. w. Smiths and Seward |.
Fields residences on south Main street
and will build residence.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Miss Mary Davis returned yesterday
morning from her visit with her brother,
Guilford, at Dawson, New Mexico.
Guilford expects to come soon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

The biography Of the late Jerry Simp-
son. being In the course of prepa-
ration by Mrs. Annie L. Diggs and Mrs.
Simpson. is now in the hands Of the
printer and the book will soon be on sale.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

During the past week our night mail
missed connections three times, and one Of
the times was Saturday night when the
mail was most desired.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

DR.. VanDewalker was in charge Of
the Wanen drug store at Sharon last
week during the absence of the druggist,
M. E. Park.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Parties holding warrants against school
district No. | (this city, dated prior to
April |, 1907. should present them to
J. S. Runyan, treasurer, for payment. IL
not presented within specified time, af-
ter having been advertised. they will not
be pavable.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Mrs. c. E. Bursson Of Kiowa and
her sister. Miss Meta K. LegIer, visited
in the city last week. Miss Legler spent
last winter in Paris studying voice cul-
ture. She is most accomplished So
pranoist.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Band concert at noon by the Lincoln
]. Carter's Down Mobile Band" Don t
miss it. Performa nee at night only.
Under canvas Thursday, Sept. 10Th.
How to get your moneys worth. Wait
until Down Mobile" comes, and then 90.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

While the publishers were out last
Wednesday somebody smuggled in a
large juicy melon and put it on our edi-
torial desk. 1t was the finest Of the sea-
son. We have no suspicion but anyway
we want to express our thanks. We
will hide out" again this afternoon and
hope for the same streak Of luck.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

The Lacrosse Chieftain is disguised
and admits it. The Chieftain says: The
daily papers are heraldine the announce
ment that the stork is soon to visit the
home Of the Longworths. If the country
paper should publish such stuff about
prominent citizens Of its territory. the ed
itor would be constantly IN hiding and
his meals would be served to him after
dark by some sympathetic friend who
Awas sorry for him because he knew SO
little. Stafford Courier.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Ed Newkirk was up from the ranch
Monday. Eds eyes continue to trouble
him but do not seem to be any worse
than they have been since he quit cIeri-
cal work IN the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Master Jimmie Jones is in Dr.. Dono-
vans care. He is a very sick boy but
is not thought to be IN a critical condition
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Elder E. w. Allen, pastor Of the
Central Christian church. Wichita, ,kans..
writes L. H. Barnum Of this city, saying
that they are expecting 1000 delegates
to attend the State Convention of the
Christian churches Of Kansas which meets
September 30th to October 3rd. The
Commercial Club is working with the
church to make it success.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Lewis Springer and family have NOV
ed into the Springer building on Main
Street.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Commissioners Lake and Wadsworth
were figuring with contractors on erect
ing house at the poor farm last week.
We understand that it has been virtually
decided to build good two-story house.
Commissioner Wadsworth. being build
er himself, has the matter Of drawing
plans and specifications IN hand and as
soon as he has them ready they viii be
submitted to the contractors for figures.
The county was unfortunate to lose out
on insurance and the Board expects to
figure close on replacing the buildings
destroyed by the tornado.
Our old friend, ]. c. Garten, Of Lake
City township, added his name to our
subscription list last Wednesday. Jim
was one of the pioneer Index readers bul
few years ago there was little inhar-
monious belief between us on public
questions and he Withdrew his supper,
from the paper. He was fan. honorable
and frank about il and our friendship con-
tinued notwithstanding our differences d
opinions. OF course, we are proud tc
get him back. We are always glad to
secure subscribers. but are douby grab
fed to win back our old patrons.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Dr.. Bucklin has returned from accom-
panying Sam Hartley to the hospital at
Wichita. He reports that there was
one important feature Of the trip not gen.
orally supposed to be part Of the pro-
gram. Miss Blanche Jesse accompan-
led the party. After reaching Wichita
they went to the court house and pro-
cured the necessary document, and lit
tie later she became Mrs. Harley. The
next morning Sam submitted to an OPP
Grafton for the relief Of appendicitis. His
young wife is with him to nurse him
back to health again.-Sawyer News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

Geo. Hodge of Aetna has rented L
M. Axlines property on Walnut stree
and the family will reside in the city dur
ing the school term.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

For Sale: 2 good mich cows, team
wagon and harness. II. Galland.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
Emmett White and family returned
from their visit IN Iowa yesterday morning.

Mrs. A. A. Collins Of Ottawa arrived
one day last week to visit with her son.
M. A. Collins, and family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18

ing the school term.
D. F. Allison of Moore township,
through his attorneys, Noble & Tmcher,
brought suit in the district court this week
for 5000 damage against D. B. Schuy-
ler. The cause Of action, as recited in the
petition. is based on defendants failure
to cultivate corn on leased land belong
ing to plaintiff. Allison claims that Schuy-
Ter agreed to cultivate the crop three
times and entered into an agreement to
pay S for every acre not so cultivated.
He alleges that the corn was cultivated
only once. that there were 200 acres Of
corn, and asks for 5000 damages.
w. H. Price Of Republic county,who
has been in Barber county since the lat
ter part Of June operating a threshins
outfit, sold the outfit last week to c. S.
Downey Of Cedar township and depart
ed for his home on Sunday. Mr.. Price
used to be citizen here and we are
mighty sorry we can't still claim him. He
frankly admits that this part Of. Kansas is
far ahead Of the northern part Of the
state on the crop question and that ought
to be sufficient to induce his return. We
are gong to continue in the faith that he
will come back to stay in the near future.
1t appears now that the people oI
Kansas will not be able to travel for two
cents mile after October lst, notwith-
standing the recent order Of the railroad
commissioners to that effect. The
railroads have concluded to fight il
and probably it will be for the best. Il
will not only produce healthier and a
more effective sentiment for reduced fares,
but it will direct attention to the greater
and more vital question of cheaper freight
and express rates and better service. /
IS almost certain that there will be a gen.
eral shaking up all over the country
which viii result IN putting the railroad.
on their good behavior. The question
OF passenger rates Is inconsequenhal com
pared with the very important matter o
commercial transportation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-18
Lecture Course Dates.

The Lecture Course Association has
arranged its dates for the coming season.
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