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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06
WOODWARD q MURPHY
Notice to Owners Of Hogs.

County Attorney Cloud desires to no
tify owners Of diseased hogs to comply
strictly with the law as to keeping such
animals and disposing Of same In event
of their death. The following is the law
in such cases and he says that the law
must be enforced in order to safeguard
the interests of the public:
Sec. a42l. r. 8. 1905. Animals diseased.
Any person being the owner of any domestic
animal or animals. or having the same in
charge. who shall turn out or suffer any such
domestic animal or animals having any con-
tagious or infectious disease knowing the
same to be so diseased, to run at large upon
any uninclosed land, common or highway, or
shall let the same approach within one hun
dred feet of any highway, or shall sell or dis
pose of any domestic animal or animals,
knowing the same to be so diseased, without
fully disclosing the fact to the purchaser,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and
shall be punished by fine in any amount not
exceeding five hundred dollars, or imprisoned
in the county jail not more than six months.
Sec. 1922 Any person violating any of the
provisions of this act. in addition to the penal
ties herein provided shall be liable for all
damages that may accrue to the party dam
aged by reason of said diseased animals i'm
parting disease.
Section 2423 Destroy Deceased SWINE It
is hereby made the duty of every person who
owns or has control of any hog that has died
of any disease, to bury or burn the same
within twenty-four hours after such hog has
died; and any person who knowingly fails or
refuses to comply with the provisions of this
section shall be deemed guilty of INSIDE
meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be
fined not exceeding one hundred dollars
Section 2424 Whoever shall knowingly bar
ter or sell any hog afflicted with any disease
without giving full information concerning
said disease shall be deemed guilty of a mis-
demeanOr, and upon conviction shall be fined
not exceeding one hundred dollars
Section 2425. Whoever shall knowingly bar
ter or sell any hog which has died of any dis
ease shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,
and upon conviction thereof shall be fined
not exceeding one hundred dollars.
Section 2426. Whoever shall throw or de
posit dead hog In any river, stream, creek or
ravine, shall be deemed guilty of a misde-
meanor and upon conviction thereof shall be
fined not exceeding one hundred dollars.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06
Convention Report.

Report Of convention held at Hazel
ton, Kansas:
After regular Sunday school the con-
vention was convened at II o'clock by
President Ewell. The FIRST speaker be-
ing absent. MI. Ewell gave a paper on
the duty Of Christian People to the S.
s." 1t was full of good points. Rev.
kirkpatrick then presented his theme on
What are the true tests Of a successful
S. S. teacher" He emphasized the val
ue Of obtaining some result from your
work. A noon intermission was then
taken. The meeting was called at 2 p.
m and after song service Mrs. Betty
gave talk on shall we have written or
oral reviews, and why Bros. Mats
and White also spoke on this subject.
Rev. Kirkpatrick then told about the re-
view plan adopted by the International
S. S. Association. About 20 ques-
lions were given and the required
average or grade Of 20 must be obtain
ed. Four examinations gave certificate
with place for FIVE seals upon it to the
scholar, and these seals were put on as
each years work was completed. He
also told what an inspiration this was to
schools where ithas been tried.
Then Bro. Fullerton save~a talk and
said that he thought that would do away
with the monotony of review day. Bro.
Ewell then wished to impress the
thoughts suggested and also the place
where these supplies could be secured.
Bro. White then took up the subject,
"A few things that make a good super
intendent. Talks on Home Depart
ments was then taken up by p. D. Mats.
Bro. Ewell followed on the same sub
ject. Bro. kirkpatrick then told of the
work of his school in that line. He
made great appeal for a good home
department. Bro. White gave his idea
on why is it that the S. S. fails to at
tract young men and boys?"
Election Of officers was then taken up.
Mr.. Ewell declining a denomination,
Bro. kirkpatrick was elected president Of
district No. 6. MIR. Lester was elected
secretary. The convention closed by
singing God be with with you till we
meet again" and benedicion by Rev.
Kirkpatrick Shamberger. Secy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

We have often read about a passen-
gers getting off Of car and waking
and beating the train to its destination
but we were always fair enough to give
the railroads the benefit Of the doubt and
in our own mind decided that such stories
were invariably untrue. But our mind
has been changed. The thing actually
happened night at home. Not lone aoo
M. L. Shanks. farmer Of EAGLE town
ship. returned home from trip east. He
came from Wichita on the evening train
arriving at Atica at about 1890. In.
stead OF remaining on the train, he got Of
at Athca thinking that the train on The
M. L. branch made the night run as for
merry. Not seeing the tain in SIGHT. be
Started down the track hoping it was al
the switch, but being again disappointed
he kept on walking until he arrived q
the depot at Medicine Lodge. In les.
than FIVE minutes the train pulled IN from
kiowa. and Mr.. Shanks has The distinc-
6ou Of beating the train from Att;ca q
this city. while the Santa Fe Is ahead
twenty miles Of fare.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

With the opening Of the hunting sea-
son come many complaints from land
owners about the abuses perperated bv
hunters. A case from southeast of the
city was phoned in to the Index Mon
day, wherein party Of hunters entered
a mans corn6eld with teams on Sunday
and broke down great deal Of corn
and potted" young quails outrageously.
These parties are liable to double prose
cuton-6rst because the quail season i.
not yet open. and second because thew
entered mans premises without per-
mission, to say nothing about Sabbath
desecraton. Most hunters are gentle.
manly but there are some who persist in
law infraetion. This is the principal rea.
son why tanners are compelled to posi-
their farms.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Messrs. Fred and VIM. Rinner, who
have rented large portion Of M. E.
Updegraf's ranch northwest Of this city,
are preparing to do big cream business
They will milk about Is cows and mark
ct the cream. They have already cor
rallied fifty Of the cows and will be in
shape to ship cream as soon as their sep
arator arrives, which will be within few
DAYS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06
Foot Ball Saturday.

The Barber County High School and
the Harper High School Foot Ball
teams will battle for honors on the home
gridron on Saturday Of this week, No
vember 9th. Both teams are in excel
lent trim and can be depended upon to
put up great game. If you are foot
ball enthusiast you will miss something il
you fail to see this game.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Talk about your automobiles, bu,
they're not in it with Garnet Richard
sens horse. The spin he took around
Walnut and down Main street last Wed
nesday evening distanced all auto records.
Garnett managed to keep "in the middle
OF the road and the horse was finally
brought to halt near the postofice cor
ner without damage to the driver,harness
or horse. A severe bit has been pro-
vided for the spirited bay and he has
probably made his last getaway. This
was about the "steenth" time the horse
has gotten the better of the bows.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06
Teachers Association.

The first meeting of the Barber Coun-
ty Teachers Association Of the present
school term will be held in Medicine
Lodge on Saturday, November 6, 1907.
A very interesting program has been
prepared and the teachers are looking
forth to profitable meeting.
The officers Of the Association this
year are ]. E. Thomas, president; ]. NJ.
Walsh, vice president; Miss Margaret
kernohan, secretary and treasurer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

County Treasurer Frank ]. Warren
quit business entirely at his headquarters
last Thursday-didn't even receive
checks. The financial furry wasn't both
ering him either. He was getting &C
quainted with son that arrived at his
home early that morning. Dr.. Coleman
was there to see that the county treasur-
er conducted himself properly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

The revival meeting is Still in progress
at the Christian church and Elder HAY
IS preaching strong sermons. The meet
ings will close this week. The interest
has been good considering the condition
Of things; the scarlet fever scare and the
wet weather Of the first two weeks work
ed little against the meeting but every
thing is working fine now. The solo
work of MIR. Cox has been one Of the
features Of the meeting. This week is to
be the banner week of the meeting.
Come and help in the work.. II.
Barnum.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

The Scanty Fe has cancelled its adj
vertising contract with the Medicine
Lodge Index. because that paper said
things about the service. That's the
reason the News never says anything dis
respectful about the Scanty Fe. OF
course, It has to be remarked occasional
" that this branch Of the road IS rotten,
and falls as far short Of furnishing good
service as possible. still the News IS care.
full to never say anything bad about the
Scanty Fe.Sawyer News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Our neighbor, in its zeal to Aatter the
railroads, declares that Medicine Lodge
gets as good service as Hazelton and
other cities on the Santa Fe and Missou-
ri Pacific lines. The statement is too
absurd to argue. AS well say a goose
has four legs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

By the terms Of Ordnance No. l22.
which is published elsewhere IN this IS
sue, il will be observed that the city IS
about to close water contract with the
Santa Fe at SIS per month. This VIII
give that company admirers m this city
an opportunity to cite one instance m
which the railroad Is good for something.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06
BARBER COUNTY INDEX.
WEDNESDAY. NOV. 8. 1907.
CHASE HARDWARE COMPANY

Now is the time to paint your proper
ty. We carry the celebrated Sherwiin
and Williams paints. None any better.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Sheriff McCracken expects to take
O. ]. Johnston and Lewis Neil to the
reformatory at Hutchinson today, where
both will begin serving their respective
sentences.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Geo. Pond, representing the Monitor
Publishing Company of Fort Scott was
in the city Saturday. Mr.. Pond is one
Of the states leading republican poIiti-
clans and is an enthusiastic pusher Of the
Hon. Grant Hornaday's candidacy for
governor. How much encouragement
he got from the local leaders here is not
a matter Of publicity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

For cut flowers, ported Chrysanthe-
NUNS, Ferns, Gala and Chinese Lilies,
Hyacinths, Narcissus and other season.
able plants call at the Medicine Lodge
Greenhouse.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Dr.. VanDewalker reports the birth Of
healthy lO-pound boy at the home Of
Lew Draper and wife In Lake City
township, Monday night, November 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Rev. w. M. Covert and family ex-
pect to leave for their new home at
Burlington, Kansas, on Thursday Of next
week. Rev. Covert will preach his
farewell sermon at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday morning. We are
very sorry to say goodbye to this good
family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

r. H. Beckley Of Moore has demon
Srated that the money furry has no ter
rors for him. He brought in a load of
hogs Saturday and got $500 per cwt.,
which was | 5 cents above the price paid
Immediately prior to the excitement.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Valentine Cole and wife who used to
be old timers in northeastern Barber, but
who now reside at Alva, Ok, were Wis
ting in the city last Thursday. They
had been visiting daughter at Zenda in
kngman county and on the return trip
were held up by the rain. Mr.. Cole
recently sold his claim near Alva for
$4,000 and is now taking life easy in
the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06
Local Markets.

Furnished and corrected every week
by Gordon & Son, buyers and sellers Of
feed, seed. hides. poultry, butter and
eggs, Kansas avenue east. (old Index
ofhce) Medicine Lodge, Kansas:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Seward |. Field and DR.. r. E. Nc
Al6ster exchanged Office rooms in the
Citizens State Bank building the latter
part Of last week. In addition to the
former McAllister rooms, MIR. Field also
has two rooms vacated by Dr.. Upde-
graft which will give him better quarters
and more room to carry on his extensive
practice. Dr.. McAlister will also ex-
pand considerably in the way Of dental
apparatus. Probably no building Of it.
size in the state has as much bushes.
transacted in it the year around as thi.
block. Every inch of space of bott
floors is utilized.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06
WALL STREETS WORK

WAL street has started excitement galore.
Our goods at right prices bring folks to our store.
Our fine winter lines are fresh and O K.
Domestcs and blankets and all IN that way.
Wholesome and fresh. good things to cal"
a grocery line with assortment complete.
Reliable staples-teas. cofees and spices,
Don't you forget tat popular prices.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Mrs. Ella Morris is rebuilding on her
lots on Second avenue west. F. B.
Nurse Of Mngona township has charge
of the work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Elder L. H. Barnum will preach at
the Roundup school house next Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Tom Doran Of Wichita, but formerly
Of Medicine Lodge, and well known to
many Of our former Barber county citi-
zens, is in our city this week in the In
terest Of the Great Western Life Insur-
ance company.-Capron Hustler.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Don't wait until you are candidate
for dime museum before you discard
that straw hat. With hats as cheap as
we have them it is almost a penitentiary
ofense to go without one.-Woodward
& Murphy.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Makes Of -four the best-O-B Patent brand.
Onexcened grades IN goods that are canned
Rich fruits and vegetables toothsome and nice.
= PATRONS find here at very fair price.
Here is the store in the grocery line.
7 on always get value for dollars and dimes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.. Williams return
ed home from their visit at Kansas City
and Council Grove last "Wednesday
morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Emmett Dalton was pardoned uncon.
ditonally by Gov. Hoch Saturday even.
ing. Dalton was l9 years of age wher
he was convicted and imprisoned on the
charge ofmurder. He was led by old
er heads and really had little to do with
the crime.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06
Farm to trade for city properly
VIM. Palmer.

Lawrence Stevens returned Friday
night from visit with his sister. Mrs. w.
L. Clshenbery, at Wann, |. T.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

The M. E. Ladies Aid Society will
have charge Of Adams & Cos Furniture
Store, Saturday, November 9th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Forsyth's mill is the night place to ge
your feed. Com chop. kaGr chop. bran
shorts and chicken feed always on hand
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Look up V. S. Cooks specials this
week. They are bargains which you
can not afford to overlook.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Earl Shannon came over from Medi.
cine Lodge Sunday and is visiting at the
home Of his parents southeast of town
Earl cut his hand while cutting meat the
other day and blood poisoning set in
He has bad hand.-Attica Independ-
ent
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

w. S. Rhoades returned from a yiisi
with his daughter, Mrs. w. E. Lusk. a
Anthony last Wednesday morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Mrs. c. A. Burney accompanied her
mother. Mrs. G. w. Nelson, to Kansas
City the latter part Of last week where
she will visit several weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Services at the Christian church were
suddenly and Unexpectedly interrupted
Sunday night. A small leak in the hol-
low wire Of the lighting system, in the
basement put the lights out. the gasoline
flowing out Of the hole in the wire. The
cause Of the trouble was discovered the
following morning and the defed repair
ed. Rev. Ward Of the Baptist church
heard Of the mishap soon after it occur.
red and dispatched messengers out who
overlook Revs. Barnum and Hay before
they reached home, inviting them to come
to the Baptist church and hold services
The invitation was thankfully accepted
and good meeting was held.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

District court came to a close last
Wednesday. An adjourned day was sci
for Nov. 9th when few court matter:
will be disposed of.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Carr Groves and wife Of Martinsburg.
West Virginia, who have been visiting
]. B. Gano and wife, departed for their
home last Wednesday. Mrs. Groves is
Mr.. Gano's sister.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

There was little excitement yester.
day morning caused by mad dog scare
Investigation proved, however, that tn,
dog was not mad.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

A son was born to ]. B. Fowler and
wife. Of the Silver Moon Cafe, on Tues
day evening. October 10Th. Drs. Van
Dewalker and Coleman in attendance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

County Attorney Cloud attended the
funeral of w. E. Campbell at kiowa on
Saturday. He says the funeral was
very largely attended and it was proba-
bly, the most solemn day in Kiowa's his
tory.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Farm to rent, $50 acres in cultivation,
balance pasture. See H. c. Alexander
for terms.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Wood stove for sale cheap. Inquire
at this Office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Second hand cook stove for sale. In
quire at this Office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Born, to John Cullison and wife. OF
Sunday, Nov. Bird, a daughter. d.
Donovan.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

]. K. Wilson visited at Hutchinson
the latter half of last week. He put in
part Of the time duck hunting near that
city. He returned home Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06

Master Kendall Field. during the past
several days. has been quite sick but is
improving so rapidly that he will be in
shape for school next Monday. He is
one boy who has the satisfaction Of es-
Gaping the scarlatina. IN which respect he
has the advantage Of most other boys his
age and size.
According to latest information from
St. Francis hospital. Wichita, little Mar
guente Randolph, whose lower limbs
were so nghtfully cut, is improving nice
ly. Her physicians now state positively
that they will be able to save both limbs
and the indications are good that she viii
have the free and natural use Of them,
that the danger Of her beng cripple has
almost been removed. The numerous
friends of the family are delighted to hear
the good news.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-11-06
Take Notice

All wanting their purchases of Me
chand warned because COOKS will you money
whether
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
Feb. l-S-I1 49,
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Bius
Edrth-sS In probate court.
In the matter of the estate of Maria + W ak ~
deceased
Whereas. an Instrument in writing. pur-
porting 10 be the last will and teStam mt Of
Mar "A E.W aiker. deceased. late of said County.
has been delivered III this court:
Ana whereas. Euphemia NV iiker has flied
herewith her petition. representing among
other things that said Maria + W tlker, died in
said county. on the 2nd day OF October 1905
te,ta'e, and that the said petitioner is the
Executor named in said last Will and Tesla
ment and praying that the said instrument
may be admitted TO pr ,bate, and that letters
teStamentary he issued the -eOn To herself
IL is ordered that the proofs of said inStru-
ment and the said petition be heard before
this court. at the Probate Office in the
ici'Y of MankatO. in said county on
Monday. the 18th day of February \. d.. $40.
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon. when all persons
Interested may app ear for or contest the pro-
bat" OF said instruments:
And IL is further ordered. that notice of the
time and place OF said hearing be given to all
persons interested, by publishing this order
once in each week for three successive weeks
prior To said day of hearing. in the Mankato
Free Press. a weekly newspaper printed
and published at Mankato in said county.
Dated at Mankato the 3Jth day of January
A. ID. 1907.
BY the Court,
Probate Court Seal WIN. +. HUGHES.
Judge of Probate.
s. Il. Wilson, ATTORNEY