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Barbour County index., 1908-12-16
FanaticiSm Ran Riot.

Kansas City had a fearful flow of
blood last week. An insane, fanatical
band Of religionists held forth on the
streets preaching their peculiar, insane
visions and when the police interfered
the frenzied fanatics opened fire. In
the fusillade Of bullets two policemen. two
two Of the fanatics and an innocent by
stander were killed and many were
wounded. The leader of this band was
James Sharp who was recognized by
his ignorant and deluded followers as
Adam God" He professed to have
had revelation from God and to be
immune from bodily harm. He was one
Of the wounded but escaped for few
days. He was captured in Johnson
county. Kansas. and is now in the hands
Of the law. Upon his capture he re-
nounced the faith and says he was
wrong. He discarded his faith when
he was struck by a bullet. In the
band were several small children who
had these dangerous beliefs instilled in
their minds and their hearts blackened
with murderous intent. One of these
children was killed in subdnng the fanatics.
Iii strange that officers Of the law are
so needless Of insane persons, whether
brought about by religious fanaticism or
otherwise. ANY man or set Of men
who make practice Of going about arm
ed, making violent threats or persist
ing in forcing their ignorance and un-
believable cults on others should be TAX
en- into custody.
This was dearly purchased expert
ence for Kansas City but it will at least
rebound to the public safety in that other
cities and communities will be less prone
to tolerate criminal fansticism.
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School Land Ruling Makes Trouble.

The recent ruling made by Attorney
General Jackson to the e&ea that leases
on school land on which appraisements
have not been made every FIVE years,
are void is creating a great deal Of con-
fusion in western Kansas. Settlers are
entering the school land that is held un-
der these leases and in some cases fences
are being cut and removed and other
Improvements destroyed.
In this county there has been a great
deal Of filing the past week but no vio-
lence has been done. The parties who
enter the leased land are, of course,
liable to buy a law suit, for an attorney
generals opinion is not law-it is merely
a legal opinion which may or may not
be sustained by the courts.
In western Kansas they are having a
really strenuous time over this matter.
Advices sent to Topeka say that it may
result in a clash between settlers and
ranchmen who have much of this land
leased, with strong probability Of blood
shed. Men are going out from eastern
Kansas to make settlement and this does
not sci" well with the resident citizens.
In Meade county it is said that as many
as ten men have fled on the same quar-
ter. All Of this will be nice thing for
the lawyers. 1t will open up field ol
litigation which may be carried from one
court to another for number of years
1t is not probable that the attorney
general had any thought of creating SO
much excitement and trouble when he
published this ruling.
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TIVE Good Opera Attractions.

Two good attractions are billed for
this city next week. 'Uucle Zeke"
mot The Country Boy) will be here
Monday evening, December 2lst, and
The Musical Comedy Company, Wed
nesday. the 23rd.
Uncle Zeke" is entirely different
from the Zeke Company that was
here before and is a roaring farce
comedy from beginning to end.
The Musical Comedy is an extraordi-
nary number. 1t consists Of sixteen mu-
sicians and is alive with humor and e1-
cellent musical productions.
Do not miss these attractions. Re-
serve your seats early at the P. O. Book
Store.
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A Royal Feast.

The bachelor home D. w. Stone in
Mingona township was the scene Of a
great feast on Sunday. Dan has a dandy
ranch with every convenience to be de-
sired and he frequently invites his friends
out to dinner. On this particular occa-
sion the fortunate ones were John Stone
H. H. Mccoy. J. H. Woodward and
c. c. Painter. and their better halves
They found the larder well suppied with
everything that goes to satisfy the inner
man, and the ladies attended to prepar-
ing a fine turkey dinner while the men
busted themselves with outdoor recrea-
tion. That dinner could not be de-
scribed by the most skilled artist at word
pictures suffice it to say that it was i'm
mense in the superlative degree. and the
party was in both spirit and appetite to
enjoy tito the extreme limit. Mr.. Stone
has one Of the finest ranches on the
Lords foot-stool, surrounded with every
convenience and luxury known to life on
the farm. His herds of horses, swine,
turkeys, guineas. geese. ducks, chickens
and fruit everything that man could de-
sire-bless him beyond measure, and his
wealth together with his superior qual6-
cations in husbandry, has often led his
friends to marvel how it is that some en-
terprising young lady does not take ad-
vantage Of her leap year opportunity
Dan hasn't the least semblance Of an ex-
cuse for living in bachelordom.
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SPENSERIAN VERSE.
Joint Installation.

The Eastern Star and Masonic
Lodges Of this city will hold joint IN
stalladon at their hall next Tuesday
night. December 22nd.
All members of both orders and their
wives, husbands or, in case Of single
lady or gentleman Of either lodge, his
or her company. are cordially invited to
attend.
The Masons and Stars have a Gus
tom OF making this great annual social
event and the members look forth
every installation to an evening of enjoy
ment.
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The Wallaee.Newkirk Preliminary.

The preliminary hearing Of Walter
Wallace and Ed Newkirk. charged
Jointly with stealing goods from several
Medicine Lodge merchants, was taken
up before Justice Cole yesterday and
was still on trial when the paper was
printed.
Up to the time Of printing there were
no new developments. There seems to
be no question Of WaIlace's guilt, but
the same constructive circumstances here
tofore told is all that has appeared against
Newkirk.
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Pythian Joint Installation.

The Knights Of Pythias and Pythian
Sisters will have joint installation early
in January. The date will be announc-
ed next week. Every member Of both
orders. their wives. husbands or company
is invited to attend.
The Knights and Sisters are preparing
to have a good time. You should not
miss this evening Of pleasure.
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VOL. XVIII.
Among the Lodges

= Delta Lodge, No. II, A. +. & A. NJ,
elected the following officers at their
meeting Saturday evening, Dec. 5th:
w. NJ, Samuel Griffin.
S. W., F. j. Wadsworth.
J. W., E. T. Chance.
Treasurer, G. +. Guthrie.
Secretary, Joseph Myers.
$. D., 1. n. Nejman.
J. d., ID. p. Mills.
S. S., w. l.. Bragg.
J. S.. p. d. Lake.
Tyler, W. T. Collins.
Chaplain, l.. T. Williams.
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B. B. Daugherty of Cherokee. Okla
hema. was detained in the city last
Thursday on his return from Coldwater
where he had been closing up some
business matters. Mr.. Daugherty is an
old Barber countyian. having been one
Of Sharon townships most successful
farmers. He now owns real estate in
Cherokee and expects to build severa
more houses soon. Cherokee, he says,
is growing rapidly. 1t now has popu.
lation Of $500.
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On Monday evening, December 7th,
Lorraine Chapter, No. 80, 0. E. S.,
elected officers as follows:
Worthy MatrOn, Margaret Kernohan.
Worthy Patron, +. j. WadSworth.
Associate Matron, Annie f. Bell.
Treasurer, Florence Wadsworth.
Secretary, Edith Myers.
ConductreSs, Minnie Coleman.
Associate ConductreSs, CarrieSmith.
Adah, Blanche Grimm.
Ruth Sallie Woodward.
Esther, Ina Guthrie.
Martha, Anna Burney.
Electa, Ora Stout.
Warder, Inez Elliott
Sentinel II. w. Skinner
Chaplain, Eva Merrill.
Marshal, w. II. Forsyth.
OrganiSt, Grace Williams.
Both orders will install officers on
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd.
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Tommy Timis Of Cedar township. a
short distance south Of Sharon. is prepar-
ing to prospect for oil on his farm on hi:
individual expense. He has the Trice
& Winter drilling outfit and will put
down prospective hole at least 1000
feet deep. Tommy has considerable
faith in the project and he may emerge
from it a second John D. Thos.
Warwick went out to the farm Monday
to put the machinery IN working order.
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For Bargains.

Wait for or attend Wisner's $4,000
auction sale Of horses, mules, cattle, farm
ng tools. household goods etc., the
last week in January 1909.
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The big safe to be installed by the
Citizens State Bank arrived on Monday.
Its weight is 1850 pounds. A simi-
lar safe has been instaAed in The State
Bank of HazeIton.
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For Sale.

A good secondhand organ cheap if
taken at once. Call at Mrs. Jones
Millinery store.
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Senator Long has introduced private
pension bill in behalf of D. F. Painter of
this city. The bill provides for pension
of $50 per month.
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The NJ. E. Sunday school will render
very interesting and amusing Cartata at
the M. E. church on Christmas eve.
This will be rendered in the spirit Of
Peace on earth good will toward men"
Come and enjoy the Christmas Tide"
with us.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Buy your Christmas candies at the
Collins Confectionery and you will b.
sure Of the best.
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The Musical Comedy Company We'd
nesday evening, December 23rd.

R. D. Gaddie closed out his 1908
hog crop yesterday. He marketed 48
head Of porkers 8 months old averaging
270 pounds. The lot brought $660.82.
MIR. Gaddie has sold over ST. 100 worth
Of hogs this year. A good record.
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Peter Henningsen was up from Kiiowa
Monday to pay his taxes. Pete says he
has quit the law business and is prosper
ing again.
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Mrs. Jessie Lands will return to her
home in Kansas City tomorrow. Her
many friends regret that it was necessary
for her to make the visit so short.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Mems sweaters: Don't you
think a good sweater will
make a suitable Christmas
gift?-Richardson & Long.
man.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Fancy collars that are
pretty and not expensive
will help you out Christmas.
See whatwe are showing
Richardson & Longman.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Silk waist pattern: A
nice silk pattern will make
somebody a happy Christmas
present. See ours at 75cents
per yard. .-Richardson& Long
man.
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J. M. Crouse's team Of drivers ran
away on Monday. They were tied in
front Of Adams & Cos and were fright
ened by Waldron Far who was push
ing a little wagon on the pavement
The horses broke loose and dashed
down Main street, overtaking Am Law
renee who was going out Of town with
a wagon loaded with building material.
One Of the horses struck the rear end Of
the wagon and fell. breaking his nose.
The other horse was freed from the
harness and buggy and not much hurt.
The tongue Of the buggy protruded in
to MIR. Lawrences wagon and narrowly
missed striking him. and although there
were windows and other fragile articles
IN the wagon none were damaged.
Another buggy on the street was also
struck and somewhat damaged. Dr..
VanNess took charge of the injured
horse and after a careful examination
was Of the opinion that the fractured
bone would heal, with careful attention.
Itis fine horse and we trust the injury
will yield to treatment
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Eldred Post, G. A. r., Of this city
elected the following officers Satur-
day afternoon, December 18th:
Commander, James Kenney.
:. V. c., w. b. Springer.
q. NJ, j. II. Owen.
Adjutant, w. Il. Collins.
Sergeant, ID. f.. TedrOw.
Chaplain, l.. II. Williams.
o. D., Ed Williams.
0. G., J. l.. Middleton.
Delegate, ". B. Springer.
Alternate j. n. Titus.
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Mrs. |. w. Stout went to Harper on
Saturday to visit week or two with
her son, w. P. G. Stout, and family.
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Fayette Thomas was up from his
Oklahoma farm last Thursday. He
says he is not sure that he will not re-
turn to Barber to live again in the near
future
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Purd dy & Clay sold $50 head Of g.
year-old steers to a MIR. Lamaster.
buyer from Peabody. last week. They
were shipped to Peabody Saturday.
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Lost Two Fingers.

Clarence Brown. of the Rockefeller
ranch, was unfortunate enough last Fri
day to get his hand into a shredder and
the result was that he lost the two mid
die fingers Of the left hand. Immediately
after the accident occurred, he was
brought to Goats and taken to DR.. Rog-
ers office where the two lacerated I'm
gers were amputated and the hand
properly treated. Mr.. Brown has been
at the Goats House since the accident
and is getting along very nicely.-Coats
Courant.
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You can't select that Christmas pres
ent until you have taken a good look
through the Christmas goods at the
Racket store-at CoIlins's.
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If you want to dress up in the latest
fashion from head to foot, go to ]. K.
Richardson, Gerlane. He will save you
S. 90 on a good suit Of clothes.
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Col. John MacGregor has let con-
tract with F. r. Hayes to build COM
modious addition to his city residence.
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Mrs. Kate Treusdale returned to her
home in Wichita last Friday after a
months visit with her aunt. Rosa Lacy.
in the city.
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Mrs. w. c. MiIlar Of Belvidere visit
ed with friends in the city Monday. re-
turning home yesterday.
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Nice catchy pictures at less than the
frames are worth at the ]. r. Young
Drug store.
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The Knights Of Pythias have filled a
long-felt want by supplying their build
ing with new tin roof. Chase Hard
ware Company are doing the work.
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Sch eel N oteS.
Floy Rule went to her home at Shar-
on last Saturday.

Floy Rule went to her home at Shar-
on last Saturday.
There were a good many responses to
the unexpected call for quotations Mon
day morning.
The Seniors organized their class laa
Thursday evening and expect to soon be
wearing their pins and Aaunting their
colors.
The Seniors had the delight Of COM
posing Spenserian verse last week.
Those who don't appreciate the effort
should Try it.
The school vacation will begin Christ
mas day, that is, school will be dismissed
Thursday and will not be called until
Monday. January 4th.
Miss Mile Webb was called home
last Friday night on account of the i'll
ness Of her father who has typhoid fever.
She returned Sunday night to resume
her school work.
A travelling photographer called on
the school last Tuesday and took picture.
Of all the pupils. All are in hopes they
will be good for such pictures are treas
ures in after years.
If anyone wants to know how an
amendment to the Constitution Of the
United States can be adopted just ask a
member Of the second year class? They
are very attentive listeners to Mr.. Ma
jors explanations.
SPENSERIAN VERSE.
1t is decreed by the Professor
That each student in the senior grade
Shall compose verse initiating Spenser.
And when our tho'ts have been ar.
rayed,
In rhyme. such as the author woulc
have made;
1t must to the class be addressed.
Altho' this decree has me dismayed
Yet full well know it is best
That we should be put to this test.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Judge Garrison granted marriage L.
cense on Monday to Chester H. Hal
stead Of Rensselaer,, Indiana, and Emily
D. Ascue of kiowa, Kansas.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

From the legal view Of the case, quail
shooting ended yesterday. But bird
by different name tastes Just as good.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Boys suits: We have too
many boys suits, with plain
knee, and must close them
out at a reduction of 5Ocents
to $500 per suit.-Richard-
son 81 Longman.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

J. Harry Gay will soon visit Medicine
Lodge and other near points.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

w. A. Rauhut Of McAdoo town.
ship was in the county seat on Friday
attending to tax matters and other real
estate business.
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Strayed-A two year old steer,
branded F on right hip. left ear crop
ped.-Allen E. Herr, Medicine Lodge,
Kansas.
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Buy your shoes from J. K. Richard
son, Gerlaae. He will sell you $500
shoes for $3.50; $4.c0 shecs for $500
iand$2.50 shoes for 500. ,ad salts
faction guaranteed.
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Ben English had the misfortune to
lose one of his big draft herses few
days ago. This spois $4,000 team
and is certainly hard luck. Blind stag
gers caused the horses death.
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Uncle Zeke" next Monday night

E. Shore Of McAdoo was in the city
yesterday.
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Alfred Luther and family are on their
return from Switzerland. They removed
to the old country something over a year
ago but have become tired of living
there and decided to return to America
They are expected here next week to
visit some time with Mrs.Luther's mother
Mrs. Ella Stevens. and brother, Lawrence
Stevens. after which they intend to. pro-
cure farm in Oklahoma.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Just at the close Of the quail season
when we were brooding ever our hard
luck in not having the pleasure of tasting
the toothsome bird, our hearts were
made glad by Garnett Richardson who
brought in fifteen Monday evening.
Gamett is the whitest man in town ac-
cordin9 to our notion.
NJ. II. White was over from the
Cottonwood valley Monday visiting with
his daughter. Mrs. c. E. Peck. He was
accompanied by brother, Lee White,
who by the way is a printer with 40 years
Of service to his credit. He had been
helping his nephew. Lynn White, on
the Alva Review the past year-not as
a matter Of choice but because the Re-
view was IN need of help. Mr.. White
paid the Index a short visit while IN the
city and it didn't take long to get ac-
quainted. The glad hand is always ex-
tended to the members Of the craft.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

The Christian Women's Board of
Missions will observe next Sunday at the
Christian church with program in the
morning and in the evening an address
will be given by the pastor Of the Chris-
tan church Of Pratt. A liberal offering
Is hoped for. Everybody invited.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Another excellent family is preparing
to bid adieu to Medicine Lodge. Dr..
VanNess and family will leave the FIRST
Of the new year for Rogers, Arkansas,
to make that city their future home.
DR.. VanNess owns a fine fruit farm at
Rogers and he will give it his personal
attention.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Oklahoma now has prohibition Of the
most radical sort. On a referendum,
the people Of the state at the recent elec-
ton voted down the law permitting the
sale Of liquor in the state for medicinal
and scientific purposes through the
medium Of state dispensaries. Cover
nor Haskell has therefore formally pro-
claimed the abolishment Of the state dis
pensary system and so no legal sales Of
liquor for any purpose can be made
within the state. 1t is believed that the
next legislature will make some new pro-
vision for the handling Of liquor fol
scientific and medical purposes.
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Christmas post cards Adams & Cos.

Trimmed hats at coa at Mrs. D. S
[ones's.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Dress goods: Have you
looked over our line of dress
goods that has been reduced
to the low price of 25 cents
per yard?-Richardson &
Longman.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Equality Temple, No. %, Pythian
Sisters, elected the following officers
last Thursday afternoon:
p. c., Mettie Field
NJ. E. c., Margaret Selling
+. S., Ora Stout
e. j., Callie Painter
NJ. OF T., Minnie Coleman
M. of r. and c., Lucy McCague
N. OF F., Sallie Woodward
p. r., Nellie Tincher
q. G., Kate Horney
Delphia Lodge, No. 140, Knights Of
PythiaS, elected the following officers
Monday night:
G. c., u. G. Herr
V. c., S. l. Field
Prelate, j. f. Woodward
NJ. of W., Sim Ewalt
X. Il. and s., j. II. Minick
NJ. OF F., Waldron Chase
NJ. OF f., Frank Chaplin
Master at Arms, +. Il. Hayes
l. G., ChaS. Painter
o. G., j. n. Tincher
The Knights and Sisters will have
a joint installation at date to be an
nounced later.
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J.K. Richardson has recently open
ed a general merchandise store at Gerlane
and has a nice large stock Of goods.
He will sell you anything cheap as you
can buy at any other retail store in Kan
sa., and sells many things cheaper than
elsewhere.
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M. L. Newland Of Harper was in the
city on Saturday. He informs us that
he has shipped his foundry from Harper
to Cherokee, Ok, where he ha. consoli-
dated it with manufacturing concem
and he has become one Of the principal
stockholders. The Company manufac-
lures school house furniture on large
scale. Harper viii miss Mr.. Newland
and his mechanical ability.
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Zeal Johnson is the unhappiest man in
town these days. Recently he had the
misfortune to lose Gne birthday ring
and he would give half Of his fortune to
recover it. Thi, is the FIRST real bad
luck Zeal has had.
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A. V. McRoberts Of Monticello,
Mo-. joined has wife who has been visit
ing here the past three weeks with her
pareLts, A. y, ! Int and wife. las, week.
He spent several days attending to busi-
ness in Comanche county. He was ac-
companied on the trip by his brother,
II. r. McRoberts, of Williamson, Mo.
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Shayed from my pasture in Mingona
township. FIVE steers. crop and underbit,
left ear, branded lazy ] T. or y
down on left thigh. viii pay a liberal
reward for information leading to recov-
ery.-W. J. Kimball, Medicine Lodge.
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]. c. Short Of the Moore-Kiiowa coun-
try was in the city Saturday balancing
accounts with the county treasurer and
looking up friends. The Index was
favored with pleasant visit.
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Contractor Hayes turned ]. B. Har-
baugh's new house over to Plasterer
Forbes on Monday and it will only be
few more weeks until the new commis-
sioner Of the second district will occupy
a new house. 1t will be one Of the
incest and best farm houses in Barber
county.
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MI Dewitt went to Geuda Springs
on Monday. accompanied by Mrs. De-
Witt and ]. A. Maddox of Sharon, to
try the Geuda waters awhile. Mr.. De-
Witt is afflicted with both stomach trou-
bic and rheumatism. He has been all
ing several months and has been grow
ing gradually worse and now walks with
difficulty. Word received yesterday says
that he stood the trip well and the ply
sician at the Springs expresses confidence
in his improvement Mr.. DeWitt's num-
erous friends hope that he will find
speedy relief.
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Mrs. ]. c. Gano entertained the Whist
Club Friday evening. The favor was
awarded to Mrs: T. A. Coleman who
received the high score Of the evening.
The party enjoyed an elegant luncheon
served bY the hostess.
Barbour County index., 1908-12-16

Table linen; Your wife
will be glad to get a nice
table cloth for a Christmas
present. They never have
too many. See what we are
showing in this line.-Rich-
ardson & Longman.