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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
n. F. Phillips Released.

M. F. Philips who has been held
here for nearly month on suspicion Of
having been connected with the York
Key burglary and robbery at kiowa in
October, was released by County Attor-
ney Cloud on Saturday. At the time Of
his arrest it was believed that informa-
ton would be forthcoming that would
either connect him with the crime or
compel him to give some information
which his letter to the sheriff and his &C
lions about the time Of the robbery led
the authorizes to believe he possessed.
But Mr.. Phillips stood pat He re-
peated time and again that all he knew
was what he had written to the sheriff,
and that was that he saw some parties al
kiowa who he thought acted in a sus-
picious manner the night Of the robbery
and the following morning. He is a
printer and was working on the Kiowa
Journal at the time.
MIR. Phillips release was probably
hastened by the arrival Of Mrs. Phillips
from Lamar. Colorado. Mrs. Phillips
had an action for divorce pending but
after an interview with her husband con-
cluded to withdraw it. She assured the
officers that Mr.. Phillips had a good
reputation. except that he was hard
drinker and that, she said, was the only
reason for the trouble between them.
She was very positive that he had no
connection with the crime charged.
MIR. and Mrs. Phillips departed for
Lamar Sunday morning. They called al
the Index Office on Saturday. They are
both Of refined, cultured appearance
and have very thorough understanding
Of their rights. Mrs. Phillips is a lady
tailoress and does large business. She
brought her purse with her ready to do
legal battle for her husbands liberty il
necessary. Her loyalty in the hour of
need ought to forever cure Mr.. Phillips
of the drink habit She made no secre,
Of it that this is the last time forgiveness
would be extended and there was an i'm
piled resolution in his speech and conduc
that she would have no farther reason to
complain. Mr. Phillips parting word:
when he left the town were, If it were
not for women what would become o
we poor men.
In this case, the old admonition again
holds good: IF you have something t.
tell, don't write letters-send word"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
Updegraff.Fisher

DR.. Chester D. Updegaf and Miss
Josephine Fisher were married in Wich-
ita Monday evening, Nov. 18th. They
arrived at Isabel yesterday and have be-
gun Housekeeping.
DR.. Updegraf is the younger son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Updegraf Of this
place. He was brought up in this city,
and except the time spent in college and
few years in the practice in neighbor-
ing cities, has resided here all his life.
Recently he moved to Isabel where he
Is conducting drug store in connection
with his practice.
The bride comes from Council Grove.
She was, until recently. stenographer
with E. G. Williams who came from
that city to this city and opened a real
estate Office, and it was during her tenn
porary residence in this city that the ac-
quaintance which developed into a life
partnership. took place.
Dr.. Updegraf and his bride have the
kindliest wishes and highest regards Of
the people here and elsewhere. They
are entirely worthy Of the confidence
and esteem Of their friends and the In
dex cherishes the hope that their live.
in the new relation may be crowned
with resplendent happiness and success
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
A Company of Great Merit.

The LaDell-F OK Concert Company
has proved to the people Of Medicine
Lodge that it is all that is claimed for It.
The entertainment given last Wednesday
night left no gap open for adverse critics
or pessimists to feed upon-it was alive
with interest, sentiment and laughter
throughout. In company Of such high
degree Of perfection it is hard to choose
a favorite, but probably the Strongest
part Of the program was Marietta La
DelIs readings. Our city has been fav-
ored with many skilled readers but it can
be truthfully said that there has been no
other that has measured up to this one.
Her impersonaion Of the child life in
speech and manner, her marvellous, pic
turesque mimical portrayal of an infant and
its impressions at the tender age of two
days surpassed ones most ex:ravagant
imagination. and her other numbers were
equally masterful. Her variations Of tone,
her cultured voice, her easy and perfect
sestculation place her at once in the front
rank in the art Of elocution and oratory.
George F OK. vioGnist, is the peer Of
the best that have ever appeared before
Kansas audience and many chose him
as the star Of the company. Bertha May
Crawford, sopranoist, has an especially
strong and melodious voice and her part
on the program was appr eciated to the
extent that encores were loud and insist
ent each time she appeared. Marjorie
English, pianist. was little less than a
marvel. 1t is not exaggerating to say that
she is capable Of getting all Of the har-
monies out of an instrument that it con-
tains.
AS whole, the LaDell-Fox Com
pany has never been exceIled and our
people will long and pleasantly remember
their entertainment.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
Ran Down a Porker.

The Ladies Aid Society Of the Bap-
list church canned $l0.5O to swell the
fund necessary to pay for recent improve
ments at the church and parsonage, in a
most interesting as well as a very enjoy
able way last Friday. M. T. Williams,
who is doing large share of helping the
churches out Of debt. offered to donate
one OF his best young hogs to the ladies
i they would come out to the farm, dress
in mems apparel and catch the pig and
load it themselves and haul it to town.
The offer was accepted FIVE minutes after
it was made and Friday was the day set
for the catch. Forty Of the ladies took
their baskets and went out to the
Williams farm and enjoyed fine dinner
and following that the pig had to suffer.
Five Of the best lady sprinters donned
male costume. Mr.. Williams tuned one
Of his best running hogs out in the field
and the chase was on. 1t lasted about
hve minutes but MI. Williams says it was
worth twice the price of the hog. In the
chase honors were equally divided among
Mrs. Mamie Holmes, Mrs. E. G. VII
hams and Mrs. Frances Stafford THE
three landed on the porker about the
same time and when they had him sub
dued they were reinforced by Miss
Mary Walstad and Mrs. T. F. Gala
gher who assisted in preparing for the
loading. The other members Of the par
ty appeared on the scene of action a
moment later and it renamed for Mrs.
M. I. Williams to show them how to
"hog-de."
The hog was sold at auction on the
streets Saturday and Mr.. Williams him
self bought it for $lO.5O. Col. Mac
Gregor did the auctioneer work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
The Fralich Troubles Renewed

Laura Fralich. through her attorneys,
Seward |. Field and Noble & Tincher,
filed divorce suit for the second or third
time. against her husband, John Fralich,
on Saturday. 1t will be recalled tha,
MIR. and Mrs. Fralich were in court in
the summer of 1906 but friends assisted
them IN arriving at reconciliation and so
far as the public knew they were getting
along agreeably. But according to Mrs.
FraGchs new petition, she has been mis-
erable, almost from tlr- day the reconcile
alton was effected in August 1906. She
alleges that Mr.. FraEch compelled her to
do mans work in the field and among
stock in addition to performing her house
hold duties, that he was in the habit Of
beating and choking her, pointed a shot
gun in her face and snapped it, threaten
ed to tie her in the house and set FIRE to
the house. and several times said he
would chain cats to her body and turn
dogs loose at the cats. The Fralici.
herd Of dogs numbers above the digits.) }
A restraining order was issued by
Probate Judge Garrison preventing Mr..
Fralch from disposing of any Of his prop
erty pending the disposition Of the action.
On Saturday Atty. S. S. Alexande,
went to kingman and made application
before Judge Gillett in chambers for
temporary alimony and attorneys fees.
Judge Gillett granted $500 temporary
aGmony and attorneys fees.
Mr.. Fralich is rated to be worth about
$4,000. He owns 1900 acres oi
land on Cedar Creek ten miles west of
the city. some land in Sedgwick county,
and considerable number Of horses,
cattle and hogs.
Mrs. Fralich declares that she vii
positively make no concessions this time
that she can not and will not live with
him longer, that she is in constant fear Of
him and believes her life to be endan.
gered. She is now staying with friends
In the civ.
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Arrested on Charge of Rape.

County Attorney Cloud was called {.
kiowa last Friday to investigate :
charge Of rape preferred against Clyde
Wright, formerly Of Kiowa but now o.
La Harpe. Kansas. Wright was arrest.
ed at La Harpe by Sheriff McCracken
on Thursday and brought to kiowa
Friday.
H. Oldson is the complaining witness
his daughter. Gertrude, being the girl
alleged to have been wronged. She is
nineteen years Of age and the allegations
are that the crime was committed last
June, forcibly.
The preliminary hearing was set for
December 9th. the defendant giving bond
in the sum Of $1,000. Judge Atchison
OF lola and ]. N. Tincher Of this city
have been retained as counsel by the
defendant.
MIR. Wright is nephew Of one Of
kowas merchants. Mr.. Oldson is well
known throughout the county.
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Into Voluntary Bankruptcy.

T. H. Tnce & Son Of Sharon, who
for many years have been leaders in com
mercial business in that village. are
currently reported to have fled pro-
ceedmgs. through their attorneys, Noble
& 1ncher, Of this city. in voluntary
bankruptcy IN the United States court at
Wichita yesterday. The liabilities ag-
gregate between S 5000 and S 5 900
and the assets are estimated from 1000
to S $4,000. including all classes of book
accounts and stock at invoice price.
The function Of bankruptcy proceed
ing is to distribute the assets Of the firm
prorata among the creditors and close the
door against future judgments, thus paw
ing the way for the petitioners to begiY
anew without hindrance. Its a lay
that is frequently invoked by men W.
fail in business and in the present crd
it is a foregone conclusion, will be re,
ed to by many business men who
caught in the wave. n
We are very sony to hear Of thi. ~
misfortune and adversely but sincerel *
that Messrs. Trice & Son will emefge
from it and regain their lost foothold.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
New Star Route.

Postmaster Axlme has been notified
by the department that daily star mai
route will be established between Lass
well and Medicine Lodge January Ist
1908. Bids viii be received at the
postohce in this city up to and including
December 10. 1907. A bond in the
amount Of $1,000 must accompany each
bid. The distance on the route between
Lasswel and Medicine Lodge is 27a
miles. Mail to leave Lasswen at 5 a. m,
arrive IN Medicine Lodge at II m.
Leave Medicine Lodge at | p. m, ar
rive at Lasswell at 8 p. m. Every day
except Sunday. Parties residing on this
route can have free delivery service if
they will provide themselves with suit
able boxes. 1t is important, however.
that boxes as good as are used on r. F.
D. routes be provided, Otherwise the car
rier is not bound to recognize them.
The Establishment Of this route will cut
off the service between Medicine Lodge
and Deerhead. There is a petition pend
ing asking for a star route between Lake
City and Deerhead and the presumption
IS that the granting Of the route between
Lasswell and this city assures the route
between Lake and Deerhead.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
"Hurrah for the Fun!"

Attention-Please for just minute
You'll fiL.d. 1 think. some pleasure in it:
A dollar social to be held at J. s. Runyan's.
For the old people as we'll as the young ones
And you must tell in your Funniest way
How you earned the dollar you wish to pay.
Come dressed In style that suits you most.
From an old dutch lady to a sheeted ghost:
Anything. everything to add TO the fun.
And make this day red letter one.
Send in your name a week before
So we can add to the refreshment store.
With music. speeches fun galore.
How could gay mortals ask for more?
And you can help in this social way.
To lift the debt we have to pay.
MRS. II. c. ALEXANDER,
Mrs. J. 5. RUNYAN.
For the benefit Of those who can mol
attend both sessions. there will be an en-
tertainment from to E o'clock and from
E to 10. 1t is presumed that ladies vii
predominate IN the afternoon, but neither
ladies nor gentlemen are barred at either
session. A cordial invitation is extended
to everybody.
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Thanksgiving Greeting.

desire to thank my customers for
their liberal patronage in the past and
solicit share Of their future patronage.
Remember that | represent house that
sells the best of groceries.
J.V. FIsHBURN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
Medicine Lodge ii; Attiea L.

The Barber County High School foot
ball team went to Attica Saturday and
played game with the Atica High
School team. The score resulted | | to
] IN favor Of the B. c. II. S. bows.
Several OF the Strongest Of the M. l..
team could not go and had to send sub
situtes: That explains why Attica sue
ceeded in scoring |.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

A quartet Of commercial sportsmen
enjoyed the hospitality Of Tip and Bud
McCtacken out on the McCracken
ranches in Elwood township Friday and
Saturday. Felix McNeal, L. w. Tmms,
H. M. Long and Jno. ScheIl composed
the party. They had all kinds Of sport
and certainly bagged the statutory limit.
1t happened that the sheriff was away on
official duty and couldn't be with them
but Tip McCracken and VIII Shanathan
took charge Of the guests and showed
them how to enjoy life. They were
pretty well tired out when they returned
to town but their appearance and expires
SONS showed that the outing was more
than worth the exertion. They couIdn',
get over talking about those meals thai
Mrs. McCracken put before them while
they were at the ranch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
Notice to Farmers Union.

All Locals elea delegates at their next
meeting for the County Union the FIRST
Saturday in December. All officers Of
the Co. Union must be elected at this
meeting.-F B. Gordon. Co. Secretary
and Treasurer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
Alfalfa Seed.

| Ican furnish good clean alfalfa seed
F. 0. B. the cars at Safordville, Kans.,
Tor $3.50 per bushel in any amount up to
ZOO bushels. A sample Of the seed can
be seen at the Index oHice.-A. A.
MarcheI.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Editor Keith E. Cox Of the kiowa
Journal took his FIRST look over the coun-
y seat on Saturday. Mr.. Cox has been
in the printing and newspaper business
since he was a lad Of thmteen, and
through it all he wears good clothes and
looks prosperous. We would like to
know how he does it-every plan fails
here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Tomorrow being Thanksgiving day.
school will dismiss this evening until next
Monday morning. This will give teach
ers and pupils an opportunity to celebrate
the day properly with ample time to re-
cover and be ready for business at he
opening Of school next week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Don't blame the local merchant for the
disparity between the prices Of whea,
and flour, and hogs on foot and cured
meats. The merchant has no more con-
troll over this outrageous inequality than
the consumer. 1t is the combine and
the inshumentaliy Of public federation
that permits the robbery, that is playing
the mischief.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
NOtice-Knights of Pythias

At the next regular meeting (Monday
night, Dec. 2nO the semi-annual cleo
ton Of officers will be held. A dishi-
button Of the building fund will also be
made at this meeting and other business
matters IN relation to the building proper
ty will be considered. A good, repre-
sentative attendance is urged.
c. E. Thompson: V. C
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Stayed or stolen, 6 head Of yeahing
and ltwo-year-old Steers. one yearling bull.
under siope sa bosh esrs, no SSfsssda, .sszs,
light-roan cow. horseshoe brand on hip.
under slope off both ears; one black
heller calf following cow. viii give
two dollars per head for delivery Of
above cattle.-M. E. Updegraf
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

A. A. Virgins Of Kiowa was in the
city yesterday. He read it on our coun-
tenance that our prospects for a Thanks
giving dinner were poor and to show
that his heart is right, deposited a dollar.
The almighty plunk looks awfully good
to US Just now.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

w. T. Jofray Of the Sharon Valley
called and enrolled on Saturday. Mr..
Jofray is a new arrival in the county,
comparatively speaking. He came here
last spring and is well pleased with the
country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Almost every week there is something
to impress the fact on the public mind
that the city is in need Of night mar
shal. The destruction Of the large Street
lamp at Chase's hardware store was one
instance and last Thursday night the dis
graceful manner in which a bunch Of
hoodlums in the gallery at the opera
house conducted themselves was another
reminder that the city should provide
some means of maintaining order.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Dr.. kociell is building an attractive
porch on his residence property on the
south side Of Kansas evenue east. The
Dr.. is certainly doing his share in the
improving business.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Union Thanksgiving services vii be
held at the Baptist church tomorrow be-
tween 1890 and IL. Rev. w. H
Moore will preach the Thanksgiving
sermon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

1t is an outrageous condition Of affairs
that permits few money gamblers to
depreciate the value of Kansas hogs 50
per cent in thirty days, but it is still more
outrageous that the same old prices are
allowed to stand on meats controlled by
the packers trust. Now is the time for
public officials to act.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27
c. E. Thompson, V. C.

Elder Bamum viii preach at the Min
gona school house next Sunday afternoon
at 3 o clock.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

The Ladies of St. Marks Guild will
hold their Annual Doll Bazaar Saturday,
Dec. 2lst.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

w. H. Haun went to Kansas City
live stock business Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

visit IN Kansas
TO His Promise.
here will IN tenement district hur>
Hill Friday r:ne school to find the mother
al who had been taken quite
BG
var "Can you show me where Mrs. An.
VSgelo Scandale lives?" she inquired OF
Il a cherub transplanted from the sunny
south to dark, sunless alley
''Yes, teach, show you," and a will
ing, sticky hand dragged her on with
such speed as to make her stumble
over an Italian dame seated on the
Threshold
After the teachers breathless fight
toward the clouds. the little hand
stopped tugging.
There where Mees Scandale live,"
indicated the horizontal arm and I'm.
ger. ''but she downstair sitting on the
:. rslS.llais, finished the smiling lips
plants call at the Nletpe.
house. -, ,.,,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Mrs. Austin Canary Of Cnis6eld visited
relatives IN the city on Friday and Satur-
day. On Monday she departed for her
former home IN Indiana. Mr.. and Mrs
Canary came to this part Of Kansas aboni
a year ago to Try life on a western ranch
but after years trial they concluded
that the change from moderate farm IN
the east to ranch Of 400 acres in the
west was too great.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

]. N. Tmcher was in Wichita on legal
business last week, returning Friday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

There were great many disappoint-
ed farmers m town Saturday. They
have hogs that are about ready for mark
ct and they learned that the market was
down to $3.75. But you will notice
that the same old price on ham and
bacon still stands. The packers are no,
suffering on account Of the panic.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Speaking Of our excellent railroad ser
vice, ]. c. Lovejoy Stated to the Index a
few days ago that if it had taken him as
long to come from Boston to Attica as it
did from Atica to Medicine Lodge, ON
his return from the New England states,he
could never have endured it. A lady
passenger Of this city who few weeks
ago returned from tnp said the last end
Of the run was made without lights or
FIRE. the engine seemed frozen to the
track and instead Of the arrival of the
train on schedule time-2:55 p. m. the
flyer came creeping IN snail fashion.be-
tween 2 and 4 a. m. the following day,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Milk for sale, sweet or sour.
Jake Aubley. Phone 500.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Z. P. Ball returned from his Yisit
Alva on Sunday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

We expected it. Tom Doran and
Dick Hallet drifted back to the good old
town to spend the quail season and the
holidays. They are Johnny on the spot
behind the gun and in front of the table.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

J. P. Hall saw Col. O. S. Bosss in
Wichita last week. The Col. is located
at l35 North Main and his health !,
better than it has been for several years.
He sends regards to Medicine Lodge
friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Vim. ]. Honey Of near Portales. New
Mexico, i. visiting with his brother
George w. Honey, Of the Grand ho-
tel. w. ]. is 76 years Of age and is
the oldest Of the Honey brothers. 1t
was twenty-five years since he last saw
George who is the youngest member Of
the family. In stature he has George
beaten little but in weight and build
he is far behind. w. ]. had been
visiting IN Ohio and stopped here on the
return trip.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Don't forget the date, Dec. 9TH. at ].
S. Runyan's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

There was no disappoinmen;e much 9
part Of any who heard Uncle Zeke as
the opera house last Thursday night. 1t
is one Of the most laughable comedies on
the circuit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

Judge c. w. Ellis received his car
load Of apples from Maine last Wednes-
day. The load contained 800 bushels.
baneled. and the freight was $343.
The Judge retailed them out at 81 per
bushel, making delivery from the car,and
i he makes all his collections he will
possibly break even with few barrels
for his own use. The apples are little
too hard for good eating at the present
time. but are fine for cooking. free from
specks and worms and if kept in the Gel
lar will make exceptionally fine eating
apples IN midwinter and spring.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-27

This will be my busy trip. { 50. The
carly. Harry Gay. s.sit has been