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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25
Celebrated His Fifteenth Birthday

George Haun celebrated his Fifteenth
birthday in tip-top fashion on Tuesday
evening March 10Th. The event was
a surprise planned by his parents
and young friends and they made a
complete success Of it. But George knew
how to handle the situation and was not
long in showing his guests splendid time.
The young people enjoyed themselves
to the limit, in different forms Of amuse-
ment, following which delicious refresh
ments were served.
George was presented a beautiful
Gentleman's Aluminium Toilet Set as a
memento Of the occasion and it is need
less to say was proud to receive it.
The following young people constitut.
ed the gathering:
Misses Minnie Murphy. Alice Martin
Frances Shaw, Stacia Parsons, Ella Moi
fet. Eugenia Youmans, F annie Springer
Gladys Rhoades, Irene Walstad, Ain.
Williams, Marie Thomas, Olive Murphy
Messrs. Frank Cook, Riley Mac
Gregor. Gussie Palmer, Ora Mathews
Edgar Mofet, Allan Hibbard, Cyru
Millar, Harold Hall, Robert Warwick
Milton Case, Gordon Lindley, Glen
Lindley, Franklin Mccain, Georg
| Haun.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25
They Esteem Barber County People

The brothers of Bud McCracken, our
martyred Sheriff. who were called here
from Texas and Oklahoma last week, de
sire to express their great appreciation to
the people Of Medicine Lodge and Bar
Der county for the manifold kindnesses
shown them and the family of their de-
parted brother. They are especially
proud Of the enormous gathering at the
funeral and the tributes paid Bud on
every hand.
F. R. McCracken, the brother from
Alanreed in the Panhandle, who arrived
just in time to see his beloved brother
before going to the cemetery, departed
for his home yesterday morning. Before
leaving he called at the Index Office and
requested this little message to Barber
county people. He says he will alway:
have a warm spot in his heart for Medi.
cine Lodge and Barber county.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25
Sher II to be Appointed

County Clerk Ireland officially notified
Governor Hoch of the death of Sheriff
McCracken on Monday and it is proba-
bic that a man will be appointed by the
governor in very few days. Until the
appointment takes place. Under Sheriff
c. W. Kidd is acting sheriff by statutory
provision.
The new appointee is very likely to be
a republican. The day after Sheriff
McCrackep's death there was some talk
among local republican leaders to permit
the Democratic County Central Commit
tee. to name the man. inasmuch as Sher-
if McCracken was Democrat, but there
is little Of that sentiment among the lead
ers now. and our latest information is tha,
a republican will be appointed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25
Another Play

The Monday Afternoon Club will pre-
sent The Girls Of l776," with an old
ladies cast. This will be given for the
benefit Of the new Library Building and
will be given under the direction of Miss
Shaw who so successfully presented the
High School play last week.
The Girls of 1875" is one of the
best plays ever written for amateurs pro-
duction and has been presented by some
Of the leading schools and colleges Of
our country.
The action passes in Philadelphia and
Trenton. The plot is the historic at
tempt to deliver Washington into the
hands Of the British and the occupation
of Philadelphia by the Continental army.
This play was recently produced in
Wichita and was wonderful success,
being produced again and again.
We predict one Of the finest things
ever produced in our city with Medicine
Lodge ladies as the Colonial DANES.
Seats will be on sale Friday morning
at the Young Drug Store. Admission
Is, IS and SO cents. Get your seats
early before the good seats have all been
taken. You will enjoy the treat Of your
life and help to make our library build
ing a sure thing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25
What a Price!

Public sentiment is aroused against
bootlegging and general lawlessness in
Barber county more than ever before,
since last weeks terrible tragedy, and the
days of the criminal element are certainly
numbered. But what price was paid!
Let us hope that this example will, costly
as it is, arouse the people to such an ex-
tent that it will not again be necessary to
blot Barber county's history with such an
awful calamity. Let every loyal, upright
citizen here resolve that crime must cease,
in whatever form it may exist.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25
GONE TO Hts DOOM
James Clark, The Murderer, Died at
Wellington Monday Evening

dad" Clark. the old inebriate who
murdered Sheriff McCracken, died in the
Wellington jail Monday evening. The
wound inflicted on his leg by the officers
at the time Of the capture proved fatal.
One Of the bones in the leg was broken.
gangene set in and amputaion was nee
essary. Clark did not regain conscious
ness after the operation.
This death was most fortunate. Il is
very doubtful whether the people could
have restrained themselves when the old
hend would have been brought back for
trial and for that reason it is best that he
has gone to his doom so soon.
We understand that the body was
buried at Wellington.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25

When we undertake to say in words
what is due this magnificent man our
hand palsies and our emotions are almost
beyond control. Thousands Of hearts
are overwhelmed with agony and through
out Barber county there is grief that PEN
etrates into practically every home. But
while hearts are bleeding and heads are
bowed in deepest sorrow, there comes
this soothing benediction: Bud McCrack-
en- died at the post of duty. He had a
sacred oath to fulfill and like other true
christian, resolute conscientious American
martyrs, died in an exalted calling, anc
as the years go on and On the memory ol
this beloved man will be emblazoned or
the hearts Of his countrymen more proud
ly than any epitaph inscribed on sepul
chral tablets in the hall Of fame and hi
spirit will find sweet fellowship in the
Valhalla Of the never dying years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25
Capt. j. D. Fair in Hospital

Capt. ]. D. Fair was taken critically
Ill at his home in Sharon last Wednesday.
Dr.. Coleman was called and administer
ed temporary relief and on Friday took
him to the Wichita hospital where he is
now under the care Of Dr.. Perdue. To
day or tomorrow an operation will be
performed and the prospects for recovery
are good. although there are still grave
fears.
Capt. Fairs troubles are in swelling
Of glands which affect the bladder
We earnestly hope for his recovery. Dr.
Coleman will go to Wichita to assist Dr.
Perdue In the operation when the pa
tents condition is such that he can with.
stand it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25

To the union were born eight children.
FIVE boys and three girls, all Of whom are
living. the Oldest being less than | 2 years
old and the youngest a baby only a
week old. There also remain to mourn
his untimely death, FIVE brothers and
three sisters all Of whom, excepting Tip
McCracken of this county. reside In Ok
lahoma and Texas. One brother and
two sisters were unable to attend the
funeral. In November 1906 Mr.. Nc
Cracker was elected sheriff of Barber
county by decisive majority Of 200
He filled the office so acceptably, 50
faithfully and so impartially that it wa.
common sentiment among his republican
opponents, politically. that there should
be no opposition to him this year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25
On His Semi-Annual Purchase TriI

J.C. Richardson departed last Thurs
day morning for St. Joe and Chicago to
make his usual semi-annual purchase for
the increasing trade Of the Richardson &
Longman Store in this city. This firm
has now been in business in Medicine
Lodge two years and the results have
been highly satisfactory. During that
space Of time they have introduced many
new features In their particular line Of
business and the consequence has been
that the bulk Of the trade that has been
going from the city and vicinity to the
mail order houses in the large cities is now
being cared for by them.
MIR. Richardson, who Is the resident
member Of the firm and who has charge
Of the store, has been practically brought
up in the business and there is no phase
Of it with which he is not familiar. He
has the knack Of buying what his GUS
toners want and need, In matters Of
taste, style and prevailing fashions he is
an authority and his suggestions to buyers
are an ever handy and readily acceptable
help to the buying public who look for
the best, the latest and the most service
able. An especial feature that make:
this store desirable place to trade i:
the fact that Mr.. Richardson buys and
sells for cash, gets the benefits Of discount:
in the first instance, knows the most ad.
vantageous markets, is an excellent Judge
Of goods: and in the second instance, car
ries no bad debts to make it necessary te
sell at an advanced price to solvent Gus
toners.
Before removing from Wellington te
Medicine Lodge. Mr.. Richardson mad,
several trips to the city and looked owe
the field thoroughly. He found that ther,
was need Of an exclusive Dry Goods
Clothing and Furnishings store here, tha
there was sufficient trade m these line
going to Kansas City, St. Louis an,
Chicago to more than justify the estab
lishment Of such store without interfer
ing IN the least with other business house:
! and with this in mind he proceeded t
specialize, aoomg TO and improving I
these stocks each year. Among these,
! the very elaborate lines Of Muslin Ur
! derwear and Silks which have brougE
out so much favorable comment on tn
part Of the ladies Of the city and vicinit
a with the opening Of the spring season
!. The stock Of Mems and Boys CIothin
h is also worthy Of special mention an
, these special6es, while requiring cousid
' erable time and attention, do not IN Il
: leaa detrad from the general lines +,
: ladies' and gents furnishings and Il
: general Dry Goods Stock.
n MIR. Richardson expects to retul
a home next Monday and he will ha,
IS gained many new ideas on this trip th
!. win be Of great benefit to his friends an
!. customers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25
Swiss Make Railroads Pay

The railroads Of Switzerland were built
by private capital. Until SIX years ago
all were operated by corporations. On
January |, 1901, the leading roads ex-
cept two passed into the hands Of the
government. This was the result Of a
referendum, at which the vote was the
largest ever cast on such an occasion.
After the referendum some Of the stock
holders had recourse to lawsuits. The
investment was $2O0,O00,O00. Rail
road service has been increased and ex-
tended; about | 0 per cent more trains
are run. Rates, passenger and freight,
have been reduced, for the government
took the lowest rate In force anywhere
on any Of the railroads. and made that
the standard rate for the railroads, re-
ducton Of about 4 per cent.
The investment seems profitable. lhe
expenditures required to put the lines IN.
to good condition have been large. bu
they have been met out Of the profits o
operation. More than 100000 ha'
been put aside each year for the sinking
fund.
AT the same time wages have been m
creased and more men are employed
All employees have now one day Of re-
m seven, annual holidays. sick and dis
abled benefits. increased pay with lengt
Of service up to certain limits and pen
SONS when they are retired.-Wichit
Eagle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25
Postmaster GanO, Sab!

James B. Gano has been appointed
postmaster of the City of King which
means that Medicine Lodge has lost his
citizenship for sure. Mail is now being
received at King but stamps and other
necessary supplies will not be provided
until April lst. The salary has not vel
been fixed but we are certain it will
make Postmaster Gano capitalist.
Hurrah for King!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25
Sheriff Bud McCracken Cut Down in the Zenith of
his Usefulness by CowardIy Assassin at Kiowa.
Shot at 95 Thursday Night and Died at 1910 P NJ Sat
urday Murderer taken to Wellington to avoid Lynching

His pain during the entire time was in
tense; he suffered indescribable misery
and but for his indomitable courage,
physical endurance and will power he
would not have lived more than a few
hours after the shooting.
The murderer was taken to Welling-
ton on freight train soon after the shoot
ing, for safe-keeping, and to this precau-
ton on the part Of the officials at Kiowa
he owes his life.
AS soon as it became known that Sher-
if McCracken had been fatally wounded
there was storm Of indignation through
out the county and desperation would
doubtlessly have been resorted to. Here
again Sheriff McCracken demonstrated
his largeness of heart. He requested
that the old man be not harmed. The
sheriff himself could have shot him bu
he was on the side of mercy, believing
that it could not be in the heart Of a
man 20 years of age to commit murder
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25

On next Sunday evening the Rev. w.
II. Moore will deliver eulogy on Bud
McCracken, the martyr to the cause Of
Temperance" at the NJ. E. church.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25

The body was brought from Kiowa
to this city Sunday morning accompanied
by two hundred sorowing and fearful
full citizens Of that city. The funeral
was held at the Christian church in this
city Sunday afternoon. All the ministers
in the city participated in the services, El-
der Barnum, pastor Of the church, and Of
which Mr.. McCracken was a faithful
member, preached the funeral sermon.
Music was furnished by a specially Sc
lected choir aed the floral tributes were
most beautiful and imposing. The city
officials Of Kiowa were honorary pail
bearers and the acting pail bearnrs were
Hon. 0. P. T. Ewell, u. S. Lands, H.
A. Bailey, A. w. Rumsey. R. C. Bur
CESS and S. T. Ishmael, who were chos.
en- from among the sherif's hosts o
friends.
The funeral was the largest ever held
in Medicine Lodge. The church seatec
over 500 people and on small par
Of the assembled throng could find stand
ing room within. A conservative esti
mate Of the people who were out to at
tend the funeral is placed at 1900.
The services were concluded at tn
grave in Highland cemetery at clock
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25

A post-mortem examination revealed
a worse state of affairs produced by the
shot than was even feared during the
struggle for life. The ball entered the
middle Of the breast close to the throat;
it ranged downward, passed below the
heart and lodged in the stomach. 1t
was a 38 caliber bullet but mounted on
a 45 calber stock which increased the
power of the charge. The internal
bleeding was the direct cause of death
although the severing of blood vessels
add tissues alone might have been sufh-
cient to end fatally.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25

The ASSASSINATION Of Bud McCracken
was the greatest sensation In Barber
county since the bank robbery in Medi-
cine Lodge in 1884 and if the murderer
had not gotten out Of the county he
would undoubtedly have suffered the
same fate as the muderers of that time.
All honor to the people Of Kiowa for
the tender care given Sheriff McCrack-
ea IN his suffering. The blow struck
Kiowa as hard as t did Medicine Lodge
and the people Of that city feel deeply the
meatloss. They did al that human pow
er could to prolong MIR. McCrackens 5
life but fate was against them. The
Kiowa people certainly paid beautiful
tribute to their departed friend in the
way Of Aoral offerings and the numbers
accompanying the body to Medicne
Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25

Wanted-l0O to $50 hogs weighing
from 100 to Us pounds. If you are m
the market can up or see H. A. Ted
row.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25

During all this terrible tragedy Mrs.
McCracken was confined to her bed,
which makes the calamity thrice sad. She
gave birth to a child two days before
and hence was in no condition to with
stand such an awful shock. But Mrs.
McCracken displayed most remarkable
courage and no serious results are feared.
She is brave woman and her resolu-
ton to live through it and bring up her
children has at once endeared her to the
general public and has canned for her
the plaudits Of everybody. To this good
woman expressions Of sympathy can dc
little to soothe and heal. Her grief is SC
far beyond human realization that il
seems supreme power only can senc
her healing balm.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25
Arrested for Selling Whiskey

Yesterday afternoon Sheriff McCrack-
en- placed Chas. Chandler under arrest
on warrant charging him with the il
legal sale Of whiskey. He was taken
before Judge Miller and pleaded guilty
and was given thirty days in jail and $lOO
and costs.
This morning John McGarrah was ar
rested on the same charge and taken be-
fore Judge Miller, but was released on
$3.50 bond signed by Tom Brown.
The case was continued until next Thurs
day.
The city officials are confident they
have enough evidence to convict Nc
Ganah. The outcome will be watched
with interest.-Kiowa Journal.
Constable Zach Hooper brought
Chandler up from kowa Thursday and
put him in Jail. He also brought Roy
Brannan and Robt. Arnold (better
known as Rastus) who are charged with
stealing SIS from James Clark. Brannan
had been arrested on charge Of selling
whiskey but was released and re-arrest-
ed on the larceny charge and 'Rastus is
said to be an accompGce. 1t is mo-
thought that anything will come Of thi'
case since Clark's 6endish nature ha,
come to light. Clark is the man whe
shot Sheriff McCracken.
When interviewed at the Jail 'Rastu'
was IN high spirits. He said. Dis heal
am de finest place I've struck IN Ions
time. 1t am de baist place to Stay IN di
worl."
The neighbors Of County Clerk Ire
land and wife invaded their peacefu
home Wednesday night Of last week AM
enjoyed few hours to the limit. ltwa
m the nature Of birthday surprise com
plmentary to Mrs. Ireland. A beautf.
china sugar bowl and ueamef were pre-
sented to MIR. and Mrs. Ireland with th
compliments Of the guests. Samuel Gni
fn made the presentation address. Th
visitors provided ample deEcacies for Ii
! table and everybody enjoyed the afa
to the limit.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-25

Enos L. McC1acken was bonn m
Montague county. Texas. December 2,
1868; died at Kowa, Kansas. March
Il, 1908. aged "A years. 3 months, l9
days. He 6rst came to Barber county
in 1881 and worked at the cattle busi-
ness several years and then went to Ok
lahoma as a ranch foreman where he re.
NAMED until July. 1894, when he again
returned to Barber county and bought .
ranch IN Elwood township. He wa.
manied to Ella Smith. daughter Of Vim
and Mary E. Smith, October 28. 1894
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-10
A Million Dollars in Assets

There is usually some good rea-
son for abnormal growth in any
business and it is SO with savings
banks. The North Troy Pallad-
ium seems to think it has discov-
cred the secret of the large
growth of the Lamoille County
Savings Bank and Trust Com
pany. 1t says:
The Hyde Park Savings Bank reached no.
liable point in its history July IL, when for
The first time the assets of the institution
Feacned the million mark. The master mind
In the affairs of the bank is that of its pres
3dent Carroll s. Page, and to that far.sighted
policy and liberal treatment that so markedly
all his business and financial
dealings, is largely due the great increase
IN assets and the success that has always at
4ended the institution.
Commencing January 1908 this
pix will pay four per cent. COM
bnded semi-annually on all de-
posits large and small alike; will
bay taxes on all sums up to $1,000
Ind will issue pass-books with no
limits as to times of withdrawal
pr other restrictions or limitations
eave those common to all Yer
mont Savings Banks. Deposits
made on or before Feb. 18th will
araw interest from Jan. LIST; those
after Feb. 18th from April 1st.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-10
MANY LIVES SAVED.
And Scores of Them Reside Right il
Brattleboro.

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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-10

assist in caring for her sister and bah,
who were both i'll with grip.
! Mrs. N. +. Mcdonald of Peterboro, n
H., is spending week or SO in town.
NJ. E. Lyman has leased the saw mill al
the Choate factory and is running it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd S. Crafts and chile
have been housed this week by the grip.
Porter G. Hubbard and his son, William
went to Lyndonville last week on bust
ness.
Frank A. Childs went to Brattlebo,o
last week to visit his uncle, Rollin s.
Childs.
The leap year dance Thursday evenln.
was well attended and every one had a
pleasant time.
Mrs. G. Kingsley came from Monroe
Bridge Friday, where she had been on a
visit with her son, Warren Kingsley.
The village schools began Monday after
a five weeks vacation. Miss Helen Smith
has the grammar school and Miss Cakes
the room Miss Smith had last term.
Miss Mabel Medbury returned to her
school work in Hartford, Conn, last Sat
urday. Julius Sibley of Springfield Mass.
who was her guest, returned to his work
at the same time.
There are nearly 400 men at the several
camps in Somerset cutting logs. 1t is ex-
pected that the Deerfield Lumber COM
pany will cut nearly twenty million feet
for Mountain Mills.