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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22
Meeting of Teachers Association

The Barber County Teachers As
ISOLATION met in the High School building
at Medicine Lodge on Saturday Jan.
18th.
The morning session was poorly at
tended. there being only about ten per-
sons present.
Frank Williams led In the Reading
Circle work In the review Of Chapters 9
and 10. Frank Gordon led IN the re-
view Of Chapters | 3 and "a.
The afternoon session was better at
tended.there being about forty persons
present.
Prof. Raymond Schwegler. teacher of
History Of Education and Psychology In
the K. u. was present and gave the
Association an address which was highly
appreciated. Prof. SchwegIer was some
what rushed. having to leave to drive to
Kiowa in time to catch the 5:45 train.
Miss Bells paper, The Relation Of
the County High School to the District
School." was very interesting. 1t was
responded to by Nh. P. L. Lake, MIR.
F. M. Shell, Prof. Major, Miss Powers
and Miss Fawcett.
Miss Beulah Covert read very in
teresting paper on "Music in the Grades.
MIR. Alexander and wife Of Kansas
City were present and Mr.. Alexander
did some mpersonating that was very
amusing. The Association adjourned to
meet March 9TH.
E. T..
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22
SaIt-LOde

Cures Hog Cholera and other dis
eases. Testimonials furnished by par
ties who have used it in Barber county
and adjoining counties. Correspond with
William Palmer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Under the new schedule it is almost a
"cinch" that business man of this city
can't get his freight the same day that il
arrives.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Carrie Patton Of Medicine Lodge who
has been visiting relatives in the Patton
neighborhood, SIX miles north Of town fo1
the past four or FIVE weeks, left Friday
for Alva where she will visit friends ano
relatives before returning to her home al
Medicine Lodge.--Capron Hustler.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

You will wait long time before you
will see as complete production as THE
Missouri Girl" which comes to Medicine
Lodge Ian. 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

On his return from Kiowa last Thurs
day morning, Jim Thomas was unable to
buy ticket at the Kiiowa Santa Fe tick
ct Office. The agent was too busy to
wait on him and Jim had to pay an ex-
cess cash fare on the train. He says he
is going to have that excess refunded Oh
there will be a row.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Senator Noftzger Of this district was
one Of the FIVE who voted against the flat
2-cent fare rate in the State senate Satur-
day. He is one of the few members Of
the lodge" who hasn't repented or turn
ed rabbit thus far.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

D. F. Painter has purchased four lots
on North Main street from A. B. Purdy,
and has contracted with w. E. johnson
to build house 24x24. Work will be-
gin this week if the weather permits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

1t is reported that the Schaub ranch
has again changed hands. Aparty from
Missouri is said to have bought it of E.
G. Williamson Medicine Lodge.-CoId-
water Talisman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Mrs. Rose Henton. wife Of J. R.Hen-
ton, has been i'll. Her little girls, Opal
and Halle, have been i'll and in taking
care Of them wore herself out, which re-
CURED the attention Of doctor.-Cap-
ron Hustler.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

E. G. Williams was sufficiently indis-
posed the first Of the week to be COM
PEELED to remain away from his desk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

E. S. Rule was over from Sharon yes.
terday interviewing our dentists and ey
tending the glad hand to friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

The Leap Year Social given by the
B. c. H. S. base ball club Tuesday night
Of last week at the Presbyterian
church, melted $3.50. The attend
ance was excellent and the youngIad
were very gallant.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Fun, and plenty oft, as well as a good,
strong play, is what you will see in The
Missouri Girl"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

The Royal Highlanders will meet in
the A. o. u. w. hall on Thursday
evening, January BIRD, and all succeed
ing Thursdays, instead Of meet ng in the
K. P. hall Saturday nights. Members
please take notice.-Wright Terry, Sec
rafar1y
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

There is something doing at the K.
P. hall every Monday night these days
The third rank was conferred on Walter
l.. Smith Monday night Of this week and
more are on the road.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

A box supper and spelling match will
be given at the North Star school house
FIVE miles southeast Of this city Friday
evening, Jan. 3lst. Everybody is invit.
ed to attend and participate in the even
mg's pleasures.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

A. B. Wilkins & Co. are figuring on
putting in store at Sun City. MIR. VIII
kins has nothing definite to say concern
ing it at the present time but admits that
his present intentions are in that direction.
If it materializes it will have no effect on
his store here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Miss Fannie Mounsey Of Medicine
Lodge came in Monday and will visit
with relatives and friends in this neigh
borhood. While here she will act as
organist during the meetings in the Pat
ton Observation-Disclosures Hustler.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Messrs. Case and Carter, are over
from Medicine Lodge talking life insur-
ance. MIR. Carter expects to be here
several days, but Mr.. Case will return to
his home in the morning.-Coldwater
Talisman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Installation at the A. o. u. w. hall
Friday night Of this week. After the cer-
emonies spread will be INDUCED.
The members are looking forth to jolly
good time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

]. v. Fishburn and family have NOV.
ed into the rear Of the poultry and feec
store on North Main Street and Mr.
Fishburn is offering his residence 70
sale or rent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Mrs. J. A. Murphy and sons and
daughters departed for their new home
in Colorado on Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

The Eastern Star Initiated new timber
at the meeting Monday night. Follow
ing the comforting of work, a nice lunch
was spread.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Fine Light Brahma Cockerels for sale.
The Mills girls, Eagle P. O.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Don't forget to visit the Art Gallery
tomorrow (Thursday) evening. January
23rd. See the rare works of art con-
ributed by both Home and foreign tai
ent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Found-A bunch of keys. Owner cal
and pay 10 cents for adv. and get them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

c. C. Hanson and wife returned to
their home in Wichita on Monday, after
spending almost a week visiting with
friends and relatives in the city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Guy c. Sparks. Of Sharon, who re-
Gently bought the old Durkee ranch,s spent
a part Of last week and this here. He
expects to make some improvements on
his land and move onto it with his family
in the spring.-Coldwater Talisman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

]. c. Gain was transacting business
n Wichita last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Jas. Dobbs sold the former Stevens
property on south Main Street, Saturday,
to Clarence Freeman. Consideration
5000. Mr.. Dobbs retaining three north
lots.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Forsyth's mill is the right place to gel
your feed. Corn chop, kafhr chop, bran,
shorts and chicken feed always on hand
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

A. L. Noble came over from Winfield
Monday to attend to legal business here
during the absence Of his partner, J. N.
Tmcher.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

See w. H. Haun for cotton seed
meal and oil cake.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

The ladies aid society Of the Metho-
dist church Will give an art exhibit at the
parsonage on Thursday. January 23rd.
which viii be something new and novel
OF i: kind. General admission 10 cents.
children under 6 half price. Ice cream.
coffee and cake viii be served for | s.
cents. Everybody invited.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Are you thinking Of buying wall pa
per? Part Of our spring patterns have ar
rived and we are now prepared to show
you some excellent patterns at prices that
are bound to please.-Wanen Drug
Co.. Sharon. Kan.
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well
Kings School Oatory Ptburg Ashland College, Ashland
University, Athens, o.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Lawrence Stevens and mother moved
into their new property on Kansas ave-
nue. west on Monday.
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CHASE HARDWARE COMPANY

The weather may seem like summer,
but you'll sure need a heater. Get a
German, it's a winner. Chase Hdw. Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Mrs. Ellen Stevens is visiting with her
daughter, Mrs. w. L. Cushenbery. at
Wann, |. T.
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and SOC Grapes and old all
Other
12
satisfied
delivered
f. H. BI,ACKMoRF
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w. T. Collins left for Topeka last
Wednesday. Col. Collins is a sergeant-at-
arms in representative hall and the
special session called him hence. Here
is where the old employees shine. The
same force handles the situation that was
on duty at the regular session. Glad
that some Of the funds drift this way.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

You will notice that if the Santa Fe
ever gets to the point where it will re-
sped its own schedule. the change Of
time on the Attica-BelMdere run works
an additional hardship on this city. The
time between trains is heightened. You
will have to get your morning mail out a
half hour earlier and receive your after
noon mail forty minutes later.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

DR.. J. Harry Gay
Ophthalmic Optician,
and eye sight special
ist, will be in Medi-
cine Lodge Feb. z, g,
and 9, and at Lake
City Feb. 10th, Coats
18th and 18th, and Is
abel 18th and 18th.
Remember, February.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22
Wood Fer Sale

We can furnish stove wood IN any
length or thickness, delivered or on
ground. Inquire Of C. B. Currie or w.
l. Uuerback.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Jim Thomas. c. M. Hoehton and C.
w. Kidd were IN Kiiowa last Wednes-
day. each to submit bid on the Ma
sonic-Odd Fellow block to be built IN
that city. The contract wa. awarded to
l. c. Go6 Of that city at a cost Of ap-
prOximately 100000. The commit.
tee IN charge Of letting the contract wenl
INTO secret session when contract wa.
awarded so that none Of the bidder,
saw his competitors bid.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

A number of ladies from the south
part Of town have formed "Pastime'
club for the purpose Of learning all the
new ideas in fancy work. Their FIRST
meeting was held at the home of Mrs.
]. T. Hixon last Thursday. Mrs. ]. E.
Bottorf was elected president, Mrs. VIM.
Lusk, Treasurer, and Mrs. Pearl Steed,
secretary.-Anthony Republican.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

People who desire to order their spring
supply Of fruit and and forest trees are
invited to look up the "ad' Of The
Farmers Nursery. MI. Blackmore. pro-
prietor Of the nursery, guarantees to FUR
nish a superior grade Of goods at mod
crate cost.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

For rent, former Index Office on Kan
sas Ave. Apply at this Office.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

"Mezo." the new beverage. Try :
glass. AT LuaIlen's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Opera House Saturday night-"The
Missouri Girl"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

D. w. Stone took four car loads Of
hogs to Wichita last week. returning home
on Thursday. He topped the market
at $4.35. The hogs were all Of hi:
own raising and extra fine. Had there
been no money panic Mr.. Stone would
have realized approximately one-third
more. This is one demonstration as tc
the real parties that are pro6tins by rea.
son Of the panic. N. B. Thesame ole
price on meats stands.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Atty. w. H. McCague put in two
days last week-Tuesday and Wednes-
day-making settlements for eastern eli
ents. at Sun City and Lake City. AT
Lake City he bought lot 10 in block 8,
in Lakes End addition, for the Liberty
Mo) Savings Association. There wa:
one competitive bidder and the lot sold
for $50. F. L. Gordon was the owner
Of the lot. 1t was sold under execution
by Y. S. Deputy Marshal Biddle. Al
Sun Mr.. McCague closed up the old
Foster-Fnck Threshins Machine Co
deal He took in the outfit at 5000
and arranged to ship it back to the com.
pany. The judgment is $I,235 anc
two years interest. Nh. McCaSue saw.
this is the twentieth threshins outfit he
has fOreclosed on during his practice II
Barber county and It IS the only kind q
property on which he has ever had tc
torecIose a chattel mortgage IN order tc
enforce settlement.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

having been a teacher in
Shland College, Ashland. O.; The Ohio
See w. H. Haun for cotton seed
meal and oil cake.
Jas. Dobbs sold the former Stevens
property on south Main Street, Saturday,
to Clarence Freeman. Consideration
5000. Mr.. Dobbs retaining three north
lots.
]. V. Fishburn and family have NOV
ed into the rear Of the poultry and feed
store on North Main Street and Mr..
Fishburn is offering his residence for
sale or rent.
There is something doing at the K.
P. hall every Monday night these days.
The third rank was conferred on Walter
L. Smith Monday night Of this week and
more are on the road.
Carrie Patton of Medicine Lodge who
has been visiting relatives in the Patton
neighborhood, SIX miles north Of town for
the past four or FIVE weeks, left Friday
for Alva where she will visit friends and
relatives before returning to her home at
Medicine Lodge. --Capron Hustler.
A. B. Wilkins & Co. are figuring on
putting in store at Sun City. Mr.. VIII
kins has nothing definite to say concern
ing it at the present time but admits that
his present intentions are in that direction.
IF it materializes it will have no effect on
his store here.
A number Of ladies from the south
part Of town have formed a "Pastime"
club for the purpose Of learning all the
new ideas In fancy work. Their first
meeting was held at the home of Mrs.
]. 7. Hixon last Thursday. Mrs. ]. E..
Bottorf was elected president, Mrs. Vim.
Lusk, Treasurer, and Mrs. Pearl Steed,
secretary.-Anthony Republican.
We learn from last weeks Santa Fe
publication Of this city that the alleged
time schedule has been changed-that
the train going east is scheduled to leave
thirty minutes earlier In the forenoon,
1925. and return forty minutes later in
the afternoon, 3:35. However the
change will have no effect upon the ar
rival and departure Of trains. 1t is the
same under the new schedule as under the
old and our original time table still stands:
Trains are due when you see the smoke.
Report Of Sand Creek school District
No. S. for month ending Jan. O,l9O8:
Number Of boys enrolled. II; girls, 9;
total. 81; number Of days attended by
girls, 1853; by boys. 2l9ll; total number
Of days attended. 1921; average attend
ance by boys. 1907; by girls, S.l5; to-
tai average. 1912. Names Of those
neither absent nor tardy: Minnie Drake,
Ethel Keith, Rowlan Maddox. Visitors;
Miss Mable Maddox. Miss Ina Jackson,
Miss Hazel Demint, Menil Jackson,
Harvey Demint. Carl Demint, Mrs. Ed
ma Maddox. Days Of school, 20.-Lo-
Ia Lichlyter, Teacher.
Report Of school district No. III for
month ending Jan. 10, 1908: Number
Of girls enrolled. q; boys Is; total en-
ronment. So; number Of days attended
by boys 228.5: girls 1865; total 6I5;
average daily attendance by boys H.
AIS; girls 1926; total average, 3O.85
Names Of those neither absent nor hardy
during the month: Martha and Wlbel
Cashenbery. Richard and Ralph Hayes
Ollie, Iva. Lena and Eunice SpansIer
Ben. Willie and Helen Vanderstay and
Ben ROmis. Number Of days taught
during the month. 20.-Mrs. H. S
Cushenbesy, Teacher.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Drop into the poaohce about the time
the mail should be in and you will dis
cover that the Index isn't the only rail
roadaniac" in town. The Cresset force,
Of course, is immune on account Of the
S S S Santa Fe vaccine it gets weekly
but the remaining Insignificant portion Of
the population has been badly ex-
posed. Something should be done tc
the Santa Fe for spreading the disease
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

We have come to believe that the In
dex is an indispensable necessity in the
town. 1t has been blamed for several
things during the past week that the pub
fishers did not even know were going to
happen. We expect any day to be held
responsible for last years tornado.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

School report Of Sunaower school dis
trict No. "a for the month ending Jan.
Ia. 1908: Pupils enrolled. 10: boys
4; girls 6; days attended by boys. 81;
girls | l; total I73; average daily at
tendance. 6.l5; boys 81; girls sos.
Those not absent during the month: Luz
u, Came and Lucy Springa. Muriel
Groendycke. Days Of school, 20
Eta Wnsht. Teaches.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

AT the meeting Of the Presbyterian
church board Tuesday night Of last week
Rev. H. c. Duckett Of Jasper, Indiana,
whose visit was noted last week, was re-
tanned as pastor. Rev. Duckett and his
family will move their household goods
to the city within three or four weeks
Rev. Duckett comes with Aatterine
recommendations and he and his family
will receive warm welcome from Med.
icine Lodge people.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Griffin enter
tanned the Whist Club on Friday night.
A gentleman prize and lady's prize
were awarded. Mrs. Port E. Unger
again took the lady's prize with the high
est score of the evening and GuiLford
Davis won the gentleman's with the sec
ond highest.
Attorney McCague has been accused
Of buying up old threshing machine en-
gines for the purpose Of competing with
the Santa Fe. We do not know wheth-
er it is true OF false. but we do know
/ that race between the Santa Fe day
train and any Of the traction engines IN
the county would be interesting and
chances in bet would be even.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-01-22

BARBER COUNTY INDEX.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. y. 1908.
CHASE HARDWARE COMPANY
The weather may seem like summer,
but you'll sure need a heater Get a
German, it's winner. Chase Hdw. Co.
]. c. Gain was transacting business
n Wichita last week.
Fine Light Brahma Cockerels for sale.
The Mills girls, Eagle P. O.
Found-A bunch of keys. Owner cal
and pay 10 cents for adv. and get them.
Fun, and plenty Of it, as well as good,
strong play, is what you will see in The
Missouri Girl"
E. G. Williams was sufficiently indis-
posed the first Of the week to be COM
PEELED to remain away from his desk.
c. C. Hanson and wife returned to
their home in Wichita on Monday, after
spending almost a week visiting with
friends and relatives in the city.
Don't forget to visit the Art Gallery
tomorrow (Thursday) evening, January
23rd. See the rare works Of art con-
hibuted by both Home and foreign tai
ent.
Are you thinking Of buying wall pa
per? Part Of our spring patterns have ar
rived and we are now prepared to show
you some excellent patterns at prices that
are bound to please.-Wanen Drug
Co., Sharon, Kan.
Mrs. Rose Henton. wife Of J. R.Hen-
ton, has been i'll. Her little girls, Opal
and Halle, have been i'll and in taking
care Of them wore herself out, which re-
CURED the attention Of doctor.-Cap-
ron Hustler.
The Leap Year Social given by the
B. c. II. S. base ball club Tuesday night
Of last week at the Presbyterian
church, melted $3.50. The attend
ance was excellent and the young ladies
were very gallant.
The Royal Highlanders will meet in
the A. 0. u. w. hall on Thursday
evening, January BIRD, and all succeed
ing Thursdays. instead Of meet ng in the
K. P. hall Saturday nights. Members
please take notice.-Wnght Terry, Sec
Rotary.
On his return from Kiowa last Thurs
day morning, Jim Thomas was unable to
buy ticket at the Kiowa Santa Fe tick
ct Office. The agent was too busy tc
wait on him and Jim had to pay an ex
cess cash fare on the train. He says he
is going to have that excess refunded o.
there will be row.
w. T. Collins left for Topeka las
Wednesday. COL Collins is a sergeant-at
arms in representative hall and the
special session called him hence. Here
is where the old employees shine. The
same force handles the situation that was
on duty at the regular session. Glad
that some Of the funds drift this way.
Drop into the postohce about the time
the mail should be in and you will dis.
cover that the Index isn't the only rail
roadaniac" in town. The Cresset force
OF course, is immune on account Of the
S S S Santa Fe vaccine it gets week.,
but the remaining Insignificant portion o
the population has been badly ex