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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-07-10
Quite Agreeable.

Blinks-That woman who is conduct
ing the spiritualistic seances is neither
so old nor so fat as / had imagined.
Winks-No. She's just a happy me-
dium.-Portland Oregonian.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-07-10

Elmer Flick has finally decided that he
will play bali again. He announces that
lie will join Cleveland next week
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-07-10
sToCKYARDs REPoRr
HOGS.

HOGS-Strong; mixed and butchers, 6.25
06.75: packers, 6 2OG6.5O; rough heavy, ). %
@5.75; coarse stays, 5.000550; light, $3.50
$50; pigs, 4.75GI575.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-07-10

Advertise in Your Home Paper
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-07-10
CATTLE

2.00@4.50; spring lambs, 5.oo@7. 90.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
Medicine River Bridge Collapsed.

A 4-horse team, a wagon loaded with
coal and provisions and driver were too
much for the big bridge on Medicine
river south Of this city on Monday even
ing. Henry c. Hull Of Moore town.
ship was the unlucky. or lucky. indiMdu-
al whichever you desire to call it. The
north span Of the bridge gave way just
as the team and wagon were well on, and
it leased down gently, distance of SIX or
even feet. Neither team nor driver
was hurt. Mr.. Hull sustained a few
small scratches and bruises from broken
hmbers. The wagon was inclined but
not sufficiently to empty its contents.
Mr.. Hull sent word back to town for
help to get out, and two men. with ropes
and pulleys went down and in a short
time Mr.. Hull was out Of hi. predica-
ment and on his way home rejoicing
that the accident was no worse. His e.
cape without bodily injury or loss Of
property is next to miraculous. With
such luck. it seems to Us that MIR. Hull
should quit farming and becom. polii-
clan. This bridge has been in bad con-
didon several months. Farmers who
have been hauling heavy load, over It
predicted that it would go down and
their prediction has been verified. 1t
does not pay to neglect defective bridges
and this accident should serve a. a warn
ing to road overseers to inspect them
carefully and keep the County Com
missioners advised in such cases. The
next accident may not terminate as for
mately as this one. Had the bridge in
this instance collapsed at more central
point where it spans the main river chan
mel, and is consequently much higher,
the result would have been fearful to
contemplate.
Yesterday Trustee Brown and Road
Overseer Morris made temporary road
around the wrecked bridge which will
be used until it can be repaired.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
Mrs LAZY Hudson Dead

Mrs. Laly Hudson, wife Of Albert
Hudson. residing mile east and south
Of this city. died on Sunday at 6 o'clock
p. m. Of septic poisoning. She was sick
two weeks.
The funeral was held at the Christian
Church in this city on Monday afternoon,
conducted by Elder Barnum.
Mrs. Hudson was 25 years, II
months and l3 days Of age. She was a
daughter Of E. w. Mccullough who
lives several miles northeast of thi.
city. and was married few years ago to
Albert Hudson.
Besides the husband, father, brother.
and sister, she leaves two small children
the younger being an infant two week.
old.
The young husbands ordeal is indeed
a very sad one and our people all unite
in extending sympathy to him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
Doubtful Meaning.

In summing up conclusions in a rather
lengthy article on the Griffin -Gesner
contest, the kiowa Jouanal says:
There has been a good deal Of talk
Of blaming this one, and that one but,
so far as The Journal can see,
there is but one to blame, and he will
soon be in position where blame cau-
not injure him politically.
There is too much speculation IN this
for us. The friends of Gesner claim it
is "shot" at Griffin. and the friends of
Griffin are equally sure that it is aimed
at Gesner. while those who have no inter-
est in either. think it i: aimed at a
prominent gentleman who has been ac-
cused Of directing the Gesner campaign
and incidentally giving pointer. to the
Journal on records" For the sake Of
public enlightenment the Index hope.
that Brother Fusate will come out thi,
week and give US the name Of the "onl,
one who Is to blame.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
Sch0Ol Board EniOined.

The King school house controversy is
now in the court for settlement. Last
Wednesday John Surber and John Young
of Turkey Creek employed Noble &
Tiincher Of this city to temporarily enjoin
the King school board from issuing or
selling the bonds voted at the annual
meeting to build the new school house
at King. Messrs. Walker and Fulton
of the King Board were in the city the
following day and employed Samuel
Griffin to resist the injunction and the
hearing will be before Judge Gillett Oc-
tober l4th. The facts were told in these
columns several weeks ago. At the an
nual school meeting in July the voters Of
the district by vote Of 2 | to 10 decid-
ed to abandon the rock school house
and build new house at King. The
law provides that this can be done pro-
vided two-thirds Of the voters Of the dis
trict vote in favor Of the proposition. At
that time it was figured that there were
81 qualified electors in the district, but
the plaintiffs make the claim that there
are 33 and that the proposition did not,
therefore, receive the requisite majority.
The entire question hinges on Mr.. Sur
ber's residence. The King people
claim he was not an elector Of the dis
trict at the time Of the meeting while
Mr.. Surber claims that he was. The
new building is to cost $500. The
building to be abandoned is a rock build
ing and was built about four years ago al
a cost of ST 900. To locate the house al
King would put it in the center Of the
district and would accommodate the
most people.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
Bryan aud Bstkin Club.

The Democrats Of Medicine Lodge
city and township. met in Seward |.
Fields law Offices last Wednesday night
and organized a Bryan and Botkin
Club. Every voter in Medicine Lodge
township IS eligible to membership and
can become member by signing the
roster. without taking an oath Of any
kind and without paying fee. The
committee on membership is composed
Of w. B. Springer, C. w. Stevens,
A. B. Purdy. A. w. Smith. J.P. Hall
and c. Hem. each Of whom ha. the
necessary credentials to receive members.
See any member Of the committee or
stop at the Index office and sign up.
Medicine Lodge township ought to show
a good vote for Bryan and Botkin this fall.
"Will you helpa"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
Crap" Game Interrupted

Sheriff Kidd and Seward |. Field, act
ing as county attorney, broke up an In
teresting crap" game on Saturday night.
About dozen young sports had an ap-
pointment in a canyon a short distance
northwest Of the Gyp mill. and with
lantern in hand they wended their way
to the goal Of their desires little dream
ing Of the surprise in store for them at
later hour. Just when the ''bones" were
nicely heated and the "seven-come-elev-
en" was being merrily chanted, the sher-
if and his assistant swooped down on the
gathering. And then is when race be-
gan. The boys flew" in all directions
they went out like a flock Of quails
and out Of the 2 only one was caught.
but the sheriff saw the bunch and got
the names, and warrants were issued at
once.
On Monday the following parties ap-
peared before Justice Cole: Jesse Nor
Ian. Jesse Bunch (colore0. viii Batson,
Grover Elliott, VIII Golden. Cal Smith
and Elmer Woods. All entered plea
Of guilty excepting Golden who stood
pat. Smith, Woods and Elliott were
fined SIS and costs. Bunch saved S.
by appearing and giving himself up with
out a warrant. and judgment was with
held in the cases Of Morlan and Bat.on
until the following day upon their agree
ment to testify in the Golden case. when
they were released upon paying their
share Of the costs amounting to about
$500 each.
On Monday night Vim. Evan. called
on Judge Cole at his residence and ask
ed to plead guilty and settle up. Judge
Cole readily assented and fixed the same
penalty as in other cases. SIS and costs,
amounting to $l9. Evans paid and de-
clared it was his last time in a crap"
game.
Will Golden was tried yesterday fore
noon. He denied having been in or
near the game but Morian and Batson
testified that he was. and Judge Cole
fined him SIS and costs, amo uniting to
about $23.
The entire catch" adds $65 in
fines to the general school fund. with
$40 already paid in and the other SIS
promised. This, with the additional
costs. made it dear sport for the crowd.
All Of the boys except Batson and
Smith cashed up and are ready for the
next race. Smith expects to liquidate
to-day and Batson's friends will proba-
bly, have come to his assistance by the
time this appears in print.
Warrants are out for three or four
more who live in the country and they
will be served during the week.
The officers are determined to clean
up, and the quicker the boys make up
their minds to quit. the better. To carry
on the business outside the city limits
avails nothing. The state laws are am
ply sufficient to reach them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
Mandamus Hearing Sept. 22nd.

Contrary to expectations, the man
damus action in the Griffin con-
test case was not heard by the supreme
court on Monday. Mr.. Gesner and
the contest board filed their ans wer on
that day and the hearing was set for
Sept. 22nd which is next Tuesday, at
which time the court may or may not
announce a decision, the probability
being that the court will take the matter
under advisement week at least. Then
IN the event that the court orders a re-
count Of the votes it will require about
two are three weeks for the contest
board to complete their work which
will give the victor little time for cam
paign work.
AS stated last week, Troutman &
Stone Of Topeka, and Seward Field
and C. M. Martin Of this city are Mr..
GrIfhns attorneys. Geo. E. Mcmahon
of Anthony will assist Noble & Tinch-
er to resist the writ. On the surface
1t appears that Noble & Tincher will rep
resent Mr.. Gesner who will contend
that Mr.. Griffin filed his contest too late,
while Mr.. Mcmahon will represent the
contest board who will contend that he
fled it too early which is very awk-
ward position for parties to occupy in a
litigation where the same end is sought.
And sill the people Of Barber county
would like to know why certain politi-
clans fight so unrelentingly against count
ing the votes when both the district court
and the supreme court have said the con-
tet board has that night and power.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
Cut Uuder a Corn Sled.

J. T. White who resides a short dis
tance west and south of this city was
very badly cut on the foot and leg while
cutting corn last Wednesday. He was
thrown off the sled while in motion,
owing to rough ground, and fell under
the sled knife. Before the horse could
be stopped he was cut on one Of his
limbs several inches above the heel and
on the side of the foot, both wounds
being deep and severing cords and ten
dons. Drs. Donovan and Gilbert were
called to sew and dress the wounds.
They say that while both wounds are Of
a serious nature, they are Of the opinion
that with proper care they will heal up
in good shape and that the chances for
MIR. White to regain perfect use of his
foot and limb are good, Mr.. White is
one Of our best and most industrious
farmers. This accident, happening Just
at seed time and when fall crops are to
be taken care Of. is doubly unfortunate.
We trust that he will recover rapidly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
Former Medicine Lodge Lady Injured

Mrs. Nettie Rain, formerly Mrs.
w. G. Bristow. was injured seriously
in the Belmont hotel disaster in Denver
last week. The published reports say
that both Of her limbs and arms were
burned and that her mind was affected
by the shock. -Four lives were lost and
over twenty were injured. Those who
did not jump from the building were
rescued by the 6remen and escaped fatal
injury. Mrs. Rain was proprietess Of
the Belmont and suffered great financial
loss in addition to her physical misfortune.
The damage to the building is estimated
at $4,000. The FIRE was Of incendiary
origin, having been started at the foot Of
a stairway and shutting off all egress ex-
cept rom FIRE escapes and window /.
Mrs. Rain was the landlady Of the
Grand Hotel in this city when she was
the wife Of w. c. Bristow. Mr.. Bris-
tow died at Pratt. January, "a, 1908,
and about two years after his death
Mrs. Bristow married Mr.. Rain who
was the divorced husband Of Mr.. Bris-
tows sister. Some time after the mar
riage, Mrs. Rain and her husband also
separated. Mrs. Rahn's Medicine Lodse
friends hope to hear Of her recovery.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
ROwland.D .Daugherty

A wedding which was a surprise not
alone to the friends Of the principals but
likewise to their relatives, occurred in this
city last Saturday afternoon when Mr..
Claude L. Rowland and Miss Matte L.
Daugherty were united in marriage.
Probate Judge Connaughton performed
the ceremony.
The bride is the accomplished and
estmable daughter Of Mrs. and Mrs. B.
B.Daugherty, who have lived in this coun-
ty for short time.
Mr.. Rowland is one of Protection s
popular and trustworthy young clerks,
employed at Fields store.
May the welded life Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rowland be always smooth and happy.
-Coldwater Talisman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
Wire Fence Sale.

The Cemetery Association will receive
sealed bids for the wire fence and gates
surrounding the cemetery. Bids should
be addressed to Mrs. M. E. Cook,
President Of the Association, and they
should be IL her hands not later than
October lst. The gates consist Of two
double ones and three walk gates and
are as good as new. The fence is in
fair shape. The Association has recent
ly purchased new fence and desires to
dispose of the old one.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
Union Bible Glass.

The union Bible class will resume its
study the first Tuesday in October from
3 to 4 at Mrs. Runyan's
Members please note this and review
the work gone over. All old and new
members are invited to begin the lessons
with us.
Mrs. Houchin, Pres.
Mrs. Runyan, Sec'y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16
Campaign Contributions.

The Index is authorized to receive
contributions in Barber county to the
Bryan and KEN (NaionaD and the
Botkin (State) campaign funds. These
are to be voluntary offerings and all who
desire to aid the cause are invited to
contribute. The Democratic party will
not be assisted by corporations and men
Of great wealth. 1t is depending up
on the ordinary men Of affairs. A strict
account will be kept Of all money received,
and forwarded to the proper committees.
Barber county should do her share Of
work in this matter. but it should be
done without urgent solicitation on the
part Of anyone. Give cheefully or do
not give at all.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

J. c. Richardson left yesterday fol
Kansas City and St. Joe to buy another
big stock Of clothing and dry goods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Ihos. Murphy spent the greater por-
ton Of last week in Wichita. taking in
the fair and booming Barber county
real estate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Box writing paper, look at
it and you will appreciate
what a bargain is, box 1Oc.
Richardson & Longman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Layton White Of Isabel has been
mixing with friends here the past week.
He refuses to state the nature Of his bus
iness but does not deny that he may be-
come politician. If he does. we want
to be on his SIDE Of the question.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Lester White Of Isabel stopped in one
day last week and gave the Index some
substantial encouragement. Lester ssys
this is a Bryan year and if it were law
tul. he would risk good round sum on
the proposition.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Sheriff Kidd was down from the Lodge
last Saturday on business. Somehow OF
other we have a warm feeling for
Charley" as he is better known, even #
he does advocate different political prin-
ciples than this paper stands for
Kiowa Journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

People in the county are requested
to bring their old papers. which they de.
sre to give to the Ladie. Aid Society
to ]. V. Fshburn's feed and poulu,
store on North Main street.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

For exact dates Of ]. Harry Cay.
coming just read the finest announcement
one could wish to see-it's in thi. issue.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

w. L. Parsons took two days off the
latter part Of the week to ran up to
Wichita and attend the fair.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Mrs. c. |. Long and daughters, Miss
es Agnes and Margaret. and niece, Miss
Vera Clemes. departed on MONDAY for
Washington. D. c.. where the young
ladies have re-entered school.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

L. S. McElwain writes that he has
located at Dubois, Idaho. He writes to
forward his paper to that address. He
says Mrs. McElwain's health is good
and asks to be remembered to his Bar
Der county fnends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Mrs. Jacob Beggert went to King
man last Thursday to visit her daughter.
Mrs. R. S. Bisby.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Ladies' white belts sold
some places at 25c, to clean
up in a hurry, choice &c.
Richardson & Longman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Newt McAdoo of McAdoo town.
ship attended the Democratic committee
meeting in this city on Saturday. He
brings some mighty encouraging report.
from the northwest.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Rev. Hudson Of Hartshorn, Ok.
will preach at the Batpist church next
Sunday, Sept. 10Th. Rev. Hudson Is
looking for a new location and the
church may decide to employ him as
permanent pastor here.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

The B. Y. P. u. will resume meet
ings at the Baptist church next Sunday
evening. Every member is urged to at
tend these meetings regularly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

J. N. Tmcher went to Topeka Satur.
day to file the answer for Mr.. Gesne,
and the county contest board, in the
supreme court. in the Griffin Gesner-
mandamus-contest imbroslio. He re.
turned yesterday. ITO be Continued nexI
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Mrs. Geo. w. Honey visited in
Wichita last week. returning home
Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Mems undershirts with
collars attached in fancy
gray color, sold by US at 4Sc.
To make room each CSC.
Richardson & Longman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Seven-room house for rent, south Wal.
nut street. Inquire of ]. w. Brown.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Our knickerbocker trous.
ers for boys z to Is years old
have come and they are all
right.
Richardson & Longman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

A. M. Houchin went to Wichita on
real estate business on Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

A. NJ. Houchin is again back in the
real estate business. He opened an
Office last Friday, next door south Of
Gem Drug Store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Read each and every word Of J. Har-
ry Gays neat announcement. Read it
right now.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

M. L. Shanks Of Eagle township re-
turned from business trip to Wichita
last Wednesday. While there he or.
dered monument to erect at the graves
OF his parents IN Highland cemetery.
The work will be completed within a
mouth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-09-16

Martin Flanagan last week severed
his connection with the undertaking de-
partment at Gains and departed for
Excelsior Springs to be with his father
who is there in the interest Of his health,
few days. From Excelsior. Mart will
go to Kansas City to work with an un-
dertakins firm.