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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
What is a Community's Interest?
Communicated.

Communicated.
We are often told that we should Try
to advance the interest Of the community
in which we are living, but one may cas-
lily err in his judgment as to what is the
interest Of the community. Recently a
painter was heard to say, d that =,
he had no business to come here and go
to work, taking contracts to build paint plas-
tel, etc. when he lives away from here.
Still this man has done some very good
work in our city since the cyclone. Then
there are the furniture man, the druggist
and other business men who would prob
ably be better satisfied without compet-
ton. The grocer, perchance, when he
sees a new store start up in business or
some poor person trying to make live
lihood taking orders, is apt to say that the
new man is a detriment to the country,
'he pays no taxes and ought to be run
out Of town" And why? For trying
to make an honest living instead Of be-
coming a county charge, thus adding to
your taxes?,
Now in answer to the above, | desire
to say that believe that the best inter-
ests Of community can best be served
by each one to the best of his ability try
ing to advance the interests Of everybody,
for in whatever measure you dishonor or
degrade any member Of your community.
you are working against the interests Of
your community.
If the wind is in your favor,
Making Life pleasant dream,
Help a worn and weary Brother.
Pulling hard against the stream"
LIVE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
Assault With Intent to Main

The second scene in the Oldson diff
culdes at kiowa was enacted last Thurs
day night when H. Oldson. his son, Geo.
Oldson. and son-in-law whose name
has not been learned, brutally assaulted d
A. G. Wood who was witness for the
defense in the Wright Oldson rape case.
Wood was terribly beaten and dishgur-
ed but will recover.
The three men left for Wichita on the
first train following the assault. Marshal
Bunton telegaphed to the sheriff at An
thony to have them arrested but the An
thony official found only George Oldson
on the train. the others having either
been secluded or else gotten off before
the train arrived at Anthony. Constable
Hooper Of kiowa brought George up
Friday night and Sheriff McCracken
confined him in Jail. On Monday, Jim
Oldson. brother, came up from kiowa
and secured bail for George in the sum
Of 500. Jim put up the cash in VIM
Martins hands and Mr.. Martin signed
the bond. Mr.. Martin says he is not IL
the habit Of baiGng men out Of Jail bu
in this instance he believes the father i.
more to blame than the son.
Wood was assaulted at the Mo. P
depot He went there to go away OF
the same train that the Oldson's were or
and when they saw him they attackec
him. His nose was broken in addition
to serious bruises on the face. George
claims that he had no part other than tc
disarm Wood after his father made the
attack. His father telephoned Sheriff
McCracken Sunday that he will come tc
kiowa and stand trial.
The friends Of Wood have employed
J. N. Tincher to assist County Attorney
Cloud in prosecuting the case.
The preliminary hearing is set be.
fore Justice Miller at Kiowa fo,
tomorrow, the 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
The Lake State Bank

The attention Of our readers is direct
ed this week to the official financial state
ment Of the Lake State Bank Of Lake
City. 1t will be noticed that the cash
and sight exchange is So per cent Of the
individual deposits. and the books show
that the bank has more than a sufficient
amount Of cash on hand to pay every
depositor in full. not considering stock
holders Of the bank.
The cash reserve and loan items ag-
gregate $5l,919.24. which is $685.
3 above its deposit Liabilities. which in.
cludes the obligations to stockholders and
certificates of deposit.
We have looked the county over very
thoroughly since the money troubles sci
in, and every bank makes a fine showing
The Lake State Bank is right up at the
top of the heap"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
White Must Pay Penalty

The supreme court last Wednesday
denied the motion Of the attorneys for
Frank White for a re-hearing and on
Monday District Clerk Rackley received
the mandate from the clerk Of the su-
preme court.
Mr.. Whites attorney. ]. N. Tmcher,
informed Sheriff McCracken that the
prisoner will be here on Friday and de-
liver himself into custody. Sherif Nc
Cracker expects to take him to the peni-
tentiary Saturday.
The penalty is from one to seven years.
Mr.. White was convicted Of cattle steal
ing IN October 1906.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
CRAPS" WHISKEY. GORE!
TIVE Men Shot and Wounded After a
Crap" Game Thursday Night.

Samuel KennerB. who is employed by
Gano & Son as driver Of the bus and
transfer and dray line. shot George Hor-
ton, white, and Jesse Bunch. colored. last
Thursday night.
Horton was shot in the left arm near
the elbow. The flesh was badly torn
and the bones Of the arm were pene-
trated to such an extent that there is some
+ danger that the arm will have to be am
putated, but the latest information from
his physician is that the chances that the
arm will be saved are very good.
Bunch was shot in the thighs, groin
and hand. Six shots penetrated the
bowels. His injuries are more serious
than at first supposed. For two days
his life was in great danger but on Mon
day the fever subsided and DR.. Dono-
van now thinks there is little doubt Of his
Tecovery,but his hand and wrist may never
be in perfect condition.
The trouble Started in the ice house
near the Santa Fe depot. A gang Of
young men had crap game going on
there and built FIRE to keep warm. The
ice house is under the control Of Gano
& Son and Kennerly. being in their en-
ploy, appeared upon the scene, accord
ing to his own story, and put the FIRE out.
He afterward engaged In the game HIM
self but there was more or les friction be-
cause he put out the FIRE. When the
game was over the gang accompanied
Kennerly to the bus barn and upon ar
riMng there the talk got very loud. Most Of
the boys had been well tanked up on
: whiskey and were in a bad humor.
Z Kennerly says they had can Of Goa
oil with them and he feared they would
start a FIRE. He ordered them to leave
but they refused, and he went into the
small tenant house south Of the barn where
he sleeps and got his shot gun and dis
charged both barrels in the direction ii
which the crowd was collected with the
result above noted.
Horton who seemed to be the worS
hurt, was taken to the Central hotel and
Dr.. Coleman was called to dress hi,
wound.
For several minutes it was not known
that Bunch was shot, but after the ex
element had subsided his groans wer,
heard and he was found PROSTATE anc
helpless on the ground. He was carriee
to the home Of his mother, Mrs. Thos
Carter. and DR.. Donovan was called t.
attend him.
Following the shooting kennerly wen
to the sherif's residence intending t.
surrender. but Sheriff McCracken wa
not at home. and he surrendered to Dep
uty Sheriff Mathews who had charge o
bun until Sheriff McCracken got home
the following day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

ing ARRAY as the one in point. it is patent
to the mind Of every law abiding citizen
that the ends Of justice are not attained In
that way. 1t would have been better for
all concerned if the accused in this In
stance had been placed under arrest
promptly, then # he could show jusd6ca-
ton, all would have been well
Anything short Of thorough trial Of the
case in open court would be defeat Of
justice and would have a tendency to
encourage lawlessness.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

No official action was taken until Sat
wday afternoon when Thos. Carter, STEP
father Of Jesse Bunch. one Of the injured
men, swore to a complaint charging Ken
nerly with shooting with intent to kill.
Justice Cole issued a warrant at once for
Mr.. kennerly's arrest and the sheriff
brought him into court. His bond was
fixed at $500 and his preliminary hear
ing set for today. at 10 a. M, December
18th. G. B. Kinkaid and Zeal Johnson
are his bondsmen.
Noble & Tincher have been employ
ed as counsel for defendant.
Yesterday afternoon County Attorney
Cloud had warrants issued for the arrest
Of jess and Spence Morlan, Sam Go-
den, Benny Kaufman, viii Batson, Geo.
Horton and Sam kennerly, charging
them with crap" shooting. Some Of
these are known to have left the county.
The Index was on the press when Sher-
If McCTacken started to serve the war
rants.
Mr.. Cloud has been quite harshly crit
icised on account Of his hesitancy. The
faa that up to this time he has not been
connected with Mr.. Kenneny's arest,al-
though he was on the ground over two
days after the shooting, has been food
tor comment on the part of his enemies
and disappointment to his friends, and
the further facl that two Of the ones who
might have been used as witnesses in the
case were permitted to leave, has also
been used to discredit the county attor-
ney as prosecutor.
Mr. Cloud contends that he could Sc
cure no one to make complaint which is
the sole reason for not officially proceed
ing in the matter. He says that the par
ties who left the county would have been
OF no value as witnesses for the state.
Sheriff McCracken has at all times
been ready to serve warrants placed in
his hands.
Z The Index has no desire to uniuaIv
cnhclse the county attorney and we en-
dorse the policy Of making a thorough
investigation. but when no anestis is made
Tor over two days after so seriou: shoot
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
Mrs. P. ". Tarwater Dead

Mrs. v. S. Cook received message
last Friday from her half-brother, P. W..
Tarwater. stating that Mrs. Tarwater died
at Fredenck, Oklahoma, on Thursday.
She was IN poor health several years but
was bedfaa only about month. Catarrh
and malaria were the principal causes Of
death.
MIR. and Mrs. Tarwater lived m Med
icine Lodge about two years and have
many friends here who are PANIED to
learn Of her death.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Emmett Naughton was over from
Sharon last Thursday paying his annual
dues at the county treasurers Office. He
informs us that his father, NJ. E. Naush-
ton, who removed from the Sharon coun-
try to Winchester, Oklahoma, several
years ago. has leased his farm and will
move to kiowa about Feb. lst. We
are mighty glad to learn that this excel
lent citizen is coming back to Barber
county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
Alfalfa Seed.

| can furnish good clean alfalfa seed
F. Q. B. the cars at SafordviIle, Kan..
for $3.50 per bushel in any amount I'D to
200 bushels. A sample Of the seed can
be seen at the Index oHice.-A. A..
Marchel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

A lady entered a Pratt store one NOM
ing last week. says the Union, and said
to the proprietor Say don't you know
that you are the dearest thing in town."
He was much pleased and quickly re-
sponded, Il am glad you feel that way
toward me-" when the lady said. mono,
| don't mean it that way. mean you
sell so high" A travelling man who
happened to be present is still laughing
at the merchant.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Dr.. Coleman is going to be a close
riyal Of c. J. Southworth in the matter
Of driving team. He purchased a span
OF stylish driving colts, three and four
years old, from r. H. Clay last week
and turned them over 10 Keno" who IS
giving them the proper tutorship for ev-
cry day use. The Dr.. had almost made
up his mind to invest in motor car but
he finally decided that horse flesh is more
reliable In this country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Those Sepia and water color pictures
at Adams & Cos. are attracting great
deal Of attention. Very appropriate for
holiday presents.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

For the most part Of last week our
mails came in all in heap. The Santa
Re made it point to get in when the
D. E. & G. was due. and to return the
courtesy. the D. E. & C. let the Santa
Fe bring in the mail the following night.
which the D. E. & G. should have car
ned. 1t made the mail twenty-four hours
late, but that is small matter. We are
told that it's all on account of the BeIen
cutoff.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

For Rent-The Sharon Globe Hote
and three good com farms. Inquire Of J
D. Fan, Sharon, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

The hunting party that spent last week
IN the Aetna country returned home
Sunday. They got the full lawful num-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

The Ladies Of St. Marks Guild win
hold their Annual Doll Bazaar Saturday.
Dec. 2la.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Dr.. Donovan reports the birth of a To-
pound boy to Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Viii
Ian Monday morning. Dec. 10th. Con-
gratulahons.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. S. |. Field entertained
a few friends complimentary to Robert
S. Field Monday night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

The Barber County High School foot
ball team and the High School team Of
Attca played their second game here on
Saturday. The score was 5 to O in favor
Of the home team. Both sides played ex-
cellent foot ball and to the onlooker they
appear to be evenly matched.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Geo. Zimmerman of Moore was a
county seat visitor on Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

A. V. McRoberts and wife of Monti-
cello Mo, are wishing with their parents,
MIR. and Mrs, A. w. Flint. MIR. Nc
Roberts had been looking after business
In Comanche county arriving here on FIJI
day. He expects to leave for Mont-
cello TODAY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Elder Bamum will preach at the
Roundup school house next Sunday at 3
o'clock.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Speaking Of banks, we have a string
Of banks that never fail and you can get
your money at any time you call for it.
Young Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

The annual question Of what to buy
for Christmas, answered here. Young
DRUG Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

The regular quarterly services Of the
M. E. church will be held next Sunday.
Rev. Mardndale will preach at | a. m.
Communion service following.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
Masonic Officers

Delta Lodge, A. F. * A. M. No. II,
elected the following officers Saturday
night:
w. M, ]. N. Tmcher
S. W.. T. A. Coleman
]. W., CD. Rackley
Treasurer, G. F. Guthne
Secretary, Joe Myers
S. D., S. |. Field
J. D, F. J. Warren
Stewards, H. J. Hanson, Lawrence
Stevens.
Cypress Chapter, No. 63, R. A. NJ,
elected officers last Thursday night, as
follows:
H. P, w. R. Forsyth
K. ]. N. Tncher
S., F. E. Read
Treasurer, G. F. Guthrie
Secretary, H. H. Case
c. H.. c. M, Hoghton
R. A. c., S. !. Field
P.S., w. E. Stout
M. ofV., T. A. Coleman, H. J.
Thos. Balmer
Sentinel. c. Nj. Ross.
Lorraine Chapter, No 46, O E S.
elected the following officers Monday:
Worthy Maton. Blanche Griffin
Worthy Patron, Wilsey Stout
Assistant Matron, Mis-. Matte Jones
Condu6hess, Minnie Coleman
Assistant Condudress, Annie Bell
Treasurer, Mrs.Fred Wadsworth
Secretary, Margaret kernohan.
Other officers to be appointed later on.
Equality Temple, No. 28, Pythian
Sisters, elected the following officers last
Thursday night:
M. E. c.. Mrs. S. |. Field
M. S. t., Mrs. H. P. Selling
E. of T., Mrs. G. w. HONEY
N. Of T., Mrs. T. A. Coleman
NJ. R. & c.. Mrs. w. H. McCasue
M. of F.. Mrs. S. E.walt
P. Of T. Mrs J. H. 'Minick
G. Of 0. T.. MIS-. c. c. Painter
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Mrs. L. M. Lambeth of HazeIton
and Mrs. r. G. Owen Of Wellington,
mother and sister of Mrs. w. E. Stout,
visited in the city last week. They de.
parted on Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

The box supper at the ranch Of VII
liam Springer last Friday night netted the
Willing Workers Of the Christian church
$3.50. There were about 100 peo-
pie present and there were "a boxes,
Everybody enjoyed themselves.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

: H. r. ShiAet Of Nebraska arrived in
this country recently to spend the winter
with Fred Holser and wife. He speaks
pretty well Of this place as a winter resort,
having spent part Of winter here before.
MIR. ShiAet is Mrs. Holser's brother.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Huston H. Case and wife welcomed
a fine large daughter into their home
Saturday night, December 18th. Dr..
Coleman in attendance. This explains
why Hute is not talking much life insur.
ance this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Mrs. ]. w. Brown went to Yelling
ton last Thursday. where she visited with
friends until Monday. We have it
Straight that John behaved himself prop
erly during Mrs. BIS. absence.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Our information is that there will be
Christmas exercises at all of the churches
in the city on Tuesday night of next
week. A great deal Of special work has
been done by the different churches to
make the entertainment pleasant and en-
joyable.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-11-28
AT The
ALLEY

Mr.. Eberle also keeps on hand the
best soft drinks, nice line Of cigars,
all kinds Of tobacco, fancy candies,
canned meats and sardines. etc.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-11-28
Sad Accident.

Word came to Linton from Bis
marck by telephone last evening of
serious accident that happened to
Harry. elder son Of G.. "A. Patterson,
some time yesterday. AS near as can
be told, from the meager information
at hand, c. A. Patterson, w. +. Pc
trie, young Fred Pctrie and young
Harry Patterson were hunting deer in
the river bottom near tho John
Wilde ranch. One of the :wo men
had killed deer. and they both went
into the brush to get IL, leaving the
two boys in the automobile. Almost
Immediately a shot was heard, and
when Messrs Patterson and Petrie
reached the auto it was found that
shotgun had been accidently dis
charged, the load presumably of
MISUNDERSTANDING Harry in the arm.
Mr.. Patterson and MIR. Petrie at once,
by means of the auto, rushed the i'm
jured boy to the Bismarck hoSpit al.
The exact extent of the injury is not
known to the Record: but, from the
reports received, it is feared that am
putation may be necessary. There is
much sympathy for little Harry par
ticularly so for the reason that for
several years he has been slightly lame
| in oneof his legs. 1t is sincerely hoped
that full particulars may show the
accident to have been less serious
than 1t is feared it may have been.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-11-28

all. The amount of damages asked
was something like $40.
Mrs. kittie Brown. wife of /. w.
Brown, living near Hazelton was be-
fore the board of insanity in Lin
ton, the day before yesterday. AS
there was no question as to the seri-
GUS impairment of her mental facul-
ties, the board committed her to the
hospital at Jamestown, where she
can receive proper treatment She
was taken there by her husband yes
terday.
Sheriff Jones and Deputies Shepard
and kyes had quite strenuous time
OF 1t yesterday up in the Braddock
neighborhood. The sheriff had been
given some papers to serve on Gust
Fredreksen. The latter had three
years ago purchased "A large band of
cattle in Logan county, the debt be.
ing secured by note and mortgage.
The papers had been assigned TO the
Bank OF Lehr. AS Fredreksen is
powerful man physically, and as the
officers had had trouble with him pre-
viously ia the matter OF collecting
taxes. the sheriff, before leaving Lin
ton. anticipating trouble, saw the
states attorney and ascertained in
detail just what his duties we're in the
matter. Accompanied by Lawyer
Clyde, of Mcintosh county, he went
to Fredrcksen's place and in a courte-
Gus manner asked To talk over the
matter with the view of a settlement
of the Indebtedness without taking
the stock. But Fredreksen would lis
ten TO nothing in the way of COM
promise, and told Sheriff Jones he
would kill him If he attempted to take
the stock Fredericksen finally be-
came aggressive and trouble began.
About this time Deputies kyes and
Shepard came on the scene. The pow
erful man backed into a corner and
fought the three, some time being re-
quired to get him subdued sufficiently
to put the handouts on him. In fact,
after one had been put on, it required
another severe struggle to get the
other one on. Even then he resisted,
and it was found necessary to put on
the leg-irons. The cattle were seized
and taken to Braddock to be cared
for, and Fredreksen was brought to
Linton and placed in Jail on a charge
of resisting an officer.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-11-28
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Judge Carley
since the Records last report:
SCHNEIDER DuDESHEFNER. Nov.
18th. John Schneider and Margare-
tina Dudenhefner, both Of Strasburg,
y. d.
SUNDAHL-JEpso Nov. 10Th. HAL
mer Sundahl, of Kintyre, and Ida FL
sic Jepson. OF Braddock.
FErTERLEY ~ BADER. Nov 26th.
Simon Fetterley and Tessie Bader.
both of Winona.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-11-28
Taken I'D.

Came to my place, on Sec. i Twp.
100, Rye. IS. 5. miles northwest Of
Hague, about Nov. !. 1907, one mooley
bull; red, with yellow hairs mixed;
about four years old; weight about
1900 pounds; no other visible brand.
Owner will please call, prove property,
pay charges and take the animal.
[*noy2l-dec5] FRANK +. VOLk,
Hague, n. y.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-11-28
Notice Of Communication Final Proof.

DEPARTMENT or THE INFERIOR.
LAND OFFICE At BISMARCK. N. d.,
November II, 1gV7.
Notice is hereby given that
CHARLEY LOWELL.
or Linton. ~ d.. has flied notice Of his
intention to make communication final proof
in support Of his claim, viz.
Homestead Entry No. 2ass3 made March :.
1905 for the T. x OF N. r. 4 and E. os
: r. u OF Sec. 10. Twp. LIZ ~. Rye. ~ w.
OF Fifth r. NJ.
And that said proof will he made before
Charles H Carley, Judge and OK Oficlo
clerk OF the county court. At Linton, N.
d., on December 81. 1907
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivA.
tion Of said land. viz
Jacob Miller. Of Linton. y. p.
Charles Lips, OF Linton. n. ID.
Tim Mcclure, OF Marie, n. ID.
Egie Doolittle, OF Linton, n. ID.
NJ. II. JEWELL Register.