davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30
DR.. J. K. OSBORNE DEAD.

DR.. ]. K. Osborne died at his
home SIX miles northwest of this
city on Monday, Jan. 28, 1907, in
his 8Ist year. He was sufferer of
cancer of the stomach for some
time.
The funeral services were held
at the residence yesterday, conduct
ed by the l. o. o. F. fraternity of
which DR.. Osborne was a beloved
member.
DR.. Osborne was born in Morgan
county, Ohio, in 1926. He came
to Salina, Kansas, in 1866, where
he was married to Isabel Garvin a
year later.He came toBarber county
in 1890 where he has since lived.
He is survived by wife and three
sons. F. F. and w. w. Osborne
reside at Oklahoma City and ]. B.
Garvin Osborne still lives with the
mother at the homestead.
The death of DR.. Osborne re-
moves another of Barber county's
pioneers, man of the highest per-
sonal worth and one who at all
times commanded the full esteem
of those with whom he associated
socially as we'll as in business re-
lations:
Thus, as we are again gathered
around the casket and bare our
heads in the presence of death, are
we again reminded that man will
surely die. May our lives be so lived
that when we finally come to the
River we may be spoken of as
worthily as Doctor Osborne.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30
FULLER BROS. HELD.

The preliminary trial of VIM.
and Dave Fuller on the charge of
stealing ten head of cattle from L.
M. Clark and others, which was
begun last week when the Index
went to press, was completed Wed
nesday night and Judge Tedrow
took the matter under advisement
until Thursday morning when he
bound both defendants over to the
February term of court on a bond
OF $500 which was given.
The charge, as stated in these
columns at the time of the arrest of
the defendants, is that they branded
cattle with their brand, Bower other
brands on cattle not their own and
converted them to their own use.
According to testimony introduced
by the State, the defendants at one
time claimed that the cattle were
purchased from one Jones in Okla
homa and at another time from
Frank Buck, who was convicted of
cattle stealing at Alva in the fall.
Neither of the defendants went on
the witness stand so that their de-
tense has so far not been made
public.
The county attorney was assist
ed in the prosecution by Seward l.
Field and Samuel Griffin, the
focmer having been employed by
parties interested in the prosecu-
tion just before the trial. Noble
s. Tincher represent the defendants.
Some of the cattle alleged to
have been stolen and the hide Of
one of the alleged stolen animals
is now in the possession of the
sheriff.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30
Hls LEG GROWING"

Chas. c. Poppleton, who has
been operating mail routes in Bar
Der and Comanche counties during
the past several years, has had hard
luck during the past year. He has
been in hospital in Wichita dur
ing a great portion of the time and
has undergone several operations
for necrosis of the bone.
The following letter received
from him last Thursday will be of
interest to his Barber. Comanche
friends:
Messrs. Painter & Herr,
Gentlemen:-From my "Index'
label I'm in arrears nearly a year
so just credit me with enclosure.
Have recently undergone another
operation on my 'shin;" it is now
over a year since l had my first one.
still own GOO acres of BARRIERS
real estate | think considerable of
but circumstances at present don t
permit me to get out all the good
there is there, however, "there' II
come a time" Every dog has his
day.
My several Barber county mail
contracts expired last June so as
was knocked out for ranch life
awhile put in a bidfor tn" screen
Wagon and Mail Messenger Ser
vice of Kansas City, Mo-, and was
awarded this contract Jan. 18th,
my term beginning July 1st. This
four year contract will afford me
prohtable employment while l am
growing in" some new leg.
Iwould like regular visits of the
''Index'' for the present addres:
here 1441 S Lawrence Ave, to keet
me informed of Barber county's do
ings. have seen the hillsides
valleys, level places, mountain
sleeps and some wet margins ir
much of Uncle Sans dooryard il
America where mankind was try
ing to enjoy the fruits of labor OF
ldleness and in my choice of place:
to go | would come to Barber
county vicinity early in the list.
Whenever that area gets rail.
road service that actually goes
through instead of backing in and
crawling out, affairs will be con.
Quoted differently, because men
who want to do something and try
real hard will locate and rouse
the resourceful ones there, while
the moss backed parasites will
slough off naturally or be showed
aside. Very truly,
CHARLES G. PoPPLEToN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30
STRAY CATTLE.

have cattle strayed away in the
following brands and ear marks:
L on left thigh, smooth crop and
slit in left ear, under-slope in right;
A on left jaw, under-slope in left
ear. Other brands w or o Circle
on left hip or pig pen brand on left
shoulder; c on left hip, swallow
fork in left ear; w c on left side,
swallow fork in each ear; H on
left hip. Will pay for informa-
tom. P. Elsea, Lake City, Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30
COURT AT ISABEL.

The little village of Isabel had
a high old time last week and two
very spirited law suits resulted.
One Charley Malone, a profession
al sport, has held forth in the vii.
lage some months. 1t happened
that he ''took on" a little too much
of the stuff that makes men wild
and on this occasion proceeded to
get gay. There were others who
were not strangers to the vial and
it was not long until there was a
general mixup. In the melee
Charley Dye was informed that
the sport had applied an oppro-
bious epithet to him and Charley
proceeded to demand an apology.
Malone answered by drawing a
dirk and slashing Charley but
made only a slight scratch of the
cuticle. This enraged Charley and
he went after the knife wielder and
put a bad head on him. By this
time there was a small mob gath.
cred around the unfortunate man
and it looked bad for him, but
quiet was restored by the inter
vention of cool heads and the local
/ justices of the peace and constables
were given a hand. After one or
two changes of venue Malone was
tried and some kind ofpenalty wa:
pronounced and the prisoner was
sent to the county seat in charge oi
a local officer. The papers or
which the man had been arrested
looked quite irregular to the coun.
ty attorney, when Malone wa.
brought in, and it was agreed tha
if he pays the costs and goe.
his way resolving to sin no more
all would be well. The terms wer,
readily accepted and the blood,
conflict ended.
| Out of the same excitement Bill
kitterman Of the same place wen
on the war path. He was armed
with a long Winchester, an Iver-
Johnson revolver and a pair O
knucks. He was arrested on state
warrant by the local authorities
forthwith and without the loss of
a moments time a jury was secur.
ed to decide whether it was to be
instant death or merely life impris.
onment., Attorneys were quickly
employed. ]. w. Corbin became
county attorney and prosecuted the
case while Lester White defended
the accused. 1t is said that these
''lawyers" made the air resound
with eloquence and after it was
over the jury was alfand 'alf. La
ter the prisoner was released and
he event west" to grow up with
the country.
Isabel certainly knows how to
manage her own affairs without
the Intervention of county attor-
neys, sheriffs or outside courts.
The next time we get into trouble
we are going to run up there for
an attorney. The trial may be
strenuous and exciting but it will
be over and done with in a hurry.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Born to Green Harris and wife
on Friday, Jan. a5th, a girl. The
little lady arrived on Green's birth
day and she is the handsomest
birthday present he ever receiv.
ed. DR.. Moore made the introduc-
ton speech.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Frank Barber who purchased G..
A. Bucklin's farm northeast of this
city, was the owner of the former
John MacGregor farm southeas,
of town. He has recently sold this
farm to Mr.. Lainpkin of Iowa.
The latter expects to move here in
the spring.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

The lower house of the legisla.
ture has put its Ok on Sunday base
ball playing but prohibits playing
where an admission fee is charged.
The moral element made a hard
light to wipe out Sunday base ball,
theatres and horse racing entirely
but was overwhelmingly defeated.
1t is doubtful whether the senate
will pass the bill, even in a com
promised form.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

}. B. Romig and wife departed
yesterday for Missouri where they
expect to visit until spring and Il
they find the change agreeable they
may decide to make their perma
nent residence there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Now is the time to have your
harness repaired and oiled. Take
them to w. E. Stout to have it
done.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30
DEFENDANTS DISCHARGED.

The trial of State of Kansas VS..
Ed South and Roy Flohr, which
was held in this city last Thursday,
resulted in the acquittal of the de-
PENDANTS. The boys were charged
with having put negro doll on
the Christmas tree addressed to Miss
Zerenda Stewart, and dressing it
in an obscene manner. They ad-
m tied having sent the doll, black.
ing it, but denied that it was i'm
properly dressed. The doll was in
evidence. It's face and hands were
blacked, red apron put on it and
hat sewed on its hips. Witnesses
testified that red cloth was tied
over its head also to conceal the
hair, but this part of the apparel
had been lost before the trial.
While the boys were not made to
suffer penalty, their action is not
worthy of emulation and their own
conscience will always condemn
them. The little lady offended is
one of the best girls in Barber
county.
The case was tried before a jury
composed of John MacGregor, John
Weidner, F. I. Wadsworth, w. S.
Benefel, w. E. Stout and R. R.
Froman.
/. n. Tincher and w. S. Rubert
left for Topeka Saturday night to
be on the ground early to at
tend to the prelinlinaries fore
running the meeting of the repub-
lican Kansas Day Club which was
pulled off yesterday, and also to
give the legislature a few more in
structions. 1t is fair to say, how
ever, that they are not lobbying
for Bill Gesner's bill to tax notes
and mortgages.
The Christian church will hold
a two weeks meeting, beginning
on next Lords day: the pastor, Ell
der Barnum will do the preaching.
Let each member prepare for this
meeting with prayer and personal
work. This meeting is only pre-
paratory meeting for one to be
held in the fall, about October.
The pastor wants to get acquaint-
ed with the people and the work
so come and help in this short
meeting Everybody welcome
L. H. Barnum.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30
JUST TEN YEARS

since DR.. ]. Harry Gay made his
irst visit to our city. See him
about your eyes at Grand hotel,
Saturday, March 23rd.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Throw that old harness in the
buggy when you come to town and
get it repaired. Take it to w.
E. Stout, the harness man.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Hon. VIM. Garrison, formerly Of
Sharon, this county, has been chos-
en- member of the Oklahoma
Agricultural board. The new
state has made a most excellent
start in this respect. Col. Garri-
son is one of the best men in the
west to take hold of public affairs,
as the legislative records of both
Kansas and Oklahoma abundant
ly prove, and Oklahoma choose:
wisely in calling him back into
her service.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Mrs. Brown who has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. M. V. Lew
is, departed for her home on Mon
day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Mrs. ]. N. Observation-Disclosures
friend, Miss Shirley King, of Tope-
ka last week and part of this. Miss
King departed on Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Mrs: F. w. Merrill is enjoying a
visit from her father, w. w. Brown
hill, of Leaven worth. He arrived
on Tuesday of last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Medicine Lodge had romance
IN real life last week. 1t wasn't
the kind you read about, it was
the genuine article. William
Stores, otherwise and better known
as "Whiteface Red" eloped with
Zelma Auner last Wednesday.
They were to have been married at
Alva but on account of some mis-
understanding as to the young la
dy's age the matrimonial knot was
not tied there. When they got
back to Attica Willie found him
self embarrassed financially but it
happened that a bridge gang
with which he had worked during
the summer was stopping there
and they quickly made up a purse
of SIS and the pair drove to An
thony where, according to the
groom's statement, their fortunes
were united. The bride is asister of
Mrs. Robert E. Bigham of this city
with whom she was visiting when
the happy romance began. Will
liam himself is by no means
an amateur in the art of love
making. In the game of hearts he
is skilled player and in matters
OF courtship has long held the CEN
ter of the stage. It is our sincere
hope that with this finale NAV
come unstinted happiness to him
and his blushing winsome bride.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

w. H. Drury and Sid Carr of
Deerhead were pleasant visitors at
the Index Office last Wednesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30
SHORTH0RN BULLS.

Ten Registered Shorthorn Bulls
for sale, good individuals, ali red.
T. B. STocKsTILL, Sharon, Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Samuel Griffin departed for To-
peka Monday where he had engag-
ed one of the best chairs at the.
Kansas Day Club banquet table.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

M. V. Lewis and wife have fine
boy at their house. The event
took place Monday night, January
21st. Drs. Donovan and Updegraf
in attendance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Kramer's Wanda, high patent
-four, is the best in the market
Sold by H. D. Fair.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Seward l. Field left for Topeka
yesterday to attend the meeting of
the state bar association. Being a
democrat, the Kansas day club had
little magnetism for him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

j. Harry Gay at Hotel Grand
Saturday, March 23rd.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

The Right Reverend Sheldon M
Griswold, D. D., will preach at St
Marks Church at o'clock P. NJ.
Friday, February 9Th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

People say that the finest grocer
les In town are at Woodward
& Murphy's. Phone 38.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

People say that the finest grocer
les in town are at Woodward
& Murphy's. Phone SO
w. H. Drury and Sid Carr of
Deerhead were pleasant visitors at
the Index Office last Wednesday.
Now is the time to have your
harness repaired and oiled. Take
them to w. E. Stout to have it
done.
Mrs: F. w. Merrill is enjoying a
visit from her father, w. w. Brown
hill, of Leavenworth. He arrived
On Tuesday of last week.
Throw that old harness in the
buggy when you come to town and
get it repaired. Take it to w.
E. Stout, the harness man.
Mrs. N. Observation-Disclosures
friend, Miss Shirley King, of Tope-
ka last week and part of this. Miss
King departed on Monday.
Samuel Griffin departed for To-
peka Monday where he had engag-
ed one of the best chairs at the
Kansas Day Club banquet table.
M. V. Lewis and wife have fine
boy at their house. The event
took place Monday night, January
2Ist. Drs. Donovan and Updegraf
in attendance.
Seward l. Field left for Topeka
yesterday to attend the meeting of
the state bar association. Being a
democrat, the Kansas day club had
little magnetism for him.
Dick Collins and wife moved
their bakery, and Candy Kitchen
and household effects to Harper
last week where they will conduct
a similar business in the future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seward I. Field en-
tertained the Whist Club Friday
night, as substitute for C. r Ar
terburn and wife who are out of
the city. The Club was entertain
ed royalty and all enjoyed them
selves. The honors were won by
Mrs. Samuel Griffin who lost only
one out of ten.
G. A. Bucklin has sold his farm
again. Winter & Trice of Sharon
made the sale. This farm consists
OF a splendid quarter section locat-
ed at what was formerly known
as the Mumford posteIfce and the
price paid was $1,000. This is the
second time recently that G. A.
has sold out in Barber county and
we trust that he will buy again
close to our city. His friends
will never consent to his leaving
the county.
At a recent society function Id
Topeka the most elaborate gown
was an imported creation worn by
a visiting woman who looked very
chic and distinguished until, when
the evening was half over, the
sleeve of her gray flannel union suit
which she had rolled up slipped
down and hung awkwardly below
her short sleeve. But she was hav-
ing such a good time hustling
about shaking hands with people
and gushing over them that she
never noticed it and went about
that way for two hours.
Hon. VIM. Gesner writes the In
dex from Topeka that the Topeka
Capital erred when it published
the statement that one O'Conner
introduced a special bill empower
ing the commissioners of Barber
to build certain bridges.
He claims to have introduced the
bill himself. He claims also that
he did not have to climb into the
Simmons band Wagon=that he
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Hon. VIM. Gesner writes the In
dex from Topeka that the Topeka
Capital erred when it published
the statement that one O'Conner
introduced special bill empower
ing the commissioners of Barber
county to build certain bridges.
He claims to have introduced the
bill himself. He claims also that
he did not have to climb into the
Simmons band wagon-that he
was in it from the start-and that
he never got a real good seat in the
Curtis vehicle. He says he voted
for Benson three times and went to
Curtis only to be with the major
ity. 1t was needless for William
to explain. Everybody here was
informed how he would vote sever
al weeks before he mselfreceived
his orders and the republican lead
ers all agree that he is a most
obedient representative.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Dick Collins and wife moved
their bakery, and Candy Kitchen
and household effects to Harper
last week where they will conduct
similar business in the future.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Seward I. Field en-
tertained the Whist Club Friday
night, as substitute for C. r Ar
terburn and wife who are out of
the city. The Club was entertain
ed royalty and all enjoyed them
selves. The honors were won by
Mrs. Samuel Griffin who lost only
one out of ten.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-01-23
A Third Paper.

Rumor has it that Lafayette is
to have a third paper very soon.
The passing of the Gazette en-
tirely into the hands of Mr..
Philip Mouton. who is known to
be friendly. to the new municipal
ticket in the field. it is said.
leaves the faction represented by
the present city administration
without a paper to champion
their cause. and they have de,
termined to have one and so have
organized a stock company to
publish it. MI Greig, who sup.
ported them in the last campaign,
according to the rumor, will be
the editor.
The only positive information
in the matter obtainable is that
a third paper is in contemplation
but as yet all arrangements have
not been perfected.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-01-23

Rain and Snowfall.
An inch of rain equals II 1.3 inches
Of snow.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-01-23
THE MUNICIPAL TICKET.

In another column appears the
announcement of a municipal
ticket and platform subject to
the primary soon to be ordered
by the Democratic Executive
Committee. The gentlemen
composing this ticket are rep
resentative citizens and their
known ability ana reputation en-
title them to the most favorable
consideration. Several of them
have already servr d the people of
Lafayette faithfully and well. and
all of them may be depended
upon to spare no effort for the
welfare and advancement of LAT
ayette. It may also be confident
ly expected that in their hands the
affairs of the town will be admin
istered with Judgment and wis
dom.
The platform which they sub
NIT for the consideration of the
people is one that can be unre-
-servedly endorsed by everybody.
and the high character of the
candidates is sufficient guarantee
that every pledge made by them
will be carried out to the letter.
The Advertiser bespeaks for
them the support of all who
want an enc rgetic, businesslike
and progressive administration
of municipal affairs.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-01-23
A Jamaican Lady Speaks Highly 81
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

Mrs. Michael Hart. wife of the super
intendent of Cart Service at Kingston.
Jamaica. West Indies Islands, says
that she has for. some years used
Chamberlains.s Cough Remedy for
coughs. Group and whooping cough
and has found it very beneficial. She
has implicit confidence in it and would
not be without a bottle of it in her
home. Sold by all Druggists.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-01-23
PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED.
r. 6. 0reig Sells His Interest
in the Gazette to P. S.
nCUeOn Who Becomes
Sole Owner.

Last Wednesday the partner
ship in the ownership of the
Lafayette Gazette which has
existed for the past two years
between R. G. Greig and Philip
S. MOutOn was dissolved, Mr..
MoutOn purchasing Mr.. Greig's
interest. Mr.. MOuton will con-
tinue the publication of the
Gazette and the job printing
business. AS yet the new editor
has not been announced.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-01-23
Some.

You ought to have been more tact
full; you should have flattered him."
II did flatter him.
"Flattered him? Why, you told
him he was half a fool"
We'll, wasn't hat lattering him."
Houston Post.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-01-23
The Gatherers.

That's 4 fine tree; how many
bushels of pears we're gathered from
it this year,
Il don't know, l own the tree: you'll
have % ask the boys of the neighbor-
hood. "-Houston Post.