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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23
The silent Reaper

Walter A. Scott died at his home in
this city at | o'clock A. NJ, Saturday,
December l9. 1908. aged SO years
and E months.
Mr.. Scott had been sufferer from
asthma for several years, and during the
past year it is thought that his lungs were
also affected. He tried different climates
during his afliction and at times got
temporary relief but for more than year
is was evident that his trouble was be-
yond reach Of climatic conditions or
medical skill.
Walter A. Scott was a native Of
Michigan. He first came to this city in
1908, representing the Equitable Life
Insurance company. On August 4,
1904, he was married to Miss Essie
Lindley. Of this city and for a year or
more after that time they lived in Detroit
where he had employment in the Detroit
postohce. But the work was too con6n-
ing and his health broke down and he
and his family returned to Medicine
Lodge.
Two children, aged years past and
8 months respectively-both boys
are left with the wife and mother to
mourn the death Of an afectionate and
devoted husband and father. He is also
survived by father, two sisters and a
brother, all residing in Michigan. The
father has been staying here the past
year, leaving in September. He could
not be found by telegram and hence was
not notified Of the death in time to at
tend the funeral.
The funeral was held at the family
residence on north Walnut street, Sum-
day afternoon, conducted by Rev. H.
c. Duckett, pastor Of the Presbyterian
church. A large assemblage congregated
to pay the last tribute Of respect to man
who was true friend and who bore his
amicdon with patience and courage.
To Mrs. Scott the hearts Of her num-
erous friends go out in most profounc
sympathy. Her grief is sacred and time
alone can bring healing balm.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Our Sharon correspondents seem to
have taken to the woods. The Index
has engaged two from that vicinity but
neither seems able to do the work with
regularity. Who'll be the third!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

J. K. Richardson has recently open
ed a general merchandise store at Gerlane
and has nice large stock Of goods.
He will sell you anything cheap as you
can buy at any other retail store IN Kan
sas. and sells many things cheaper than
elsewhere.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

If you enjoy a real musical treat, 60
to the opera house tonight and hear the
Musical Comedy Company. Sixteen
musicians of interstate reputation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23
Public Sale.

w. S. Rubert will sell his horses and
farm machinery at public sale in this city
Saturday, January 9th. 1909. The
horses are in fine flesh and much Of the
machinery is nearly new.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Mrs. Thos. Ireland, arrived from Ok
lahoma last Thursday to visit over holi-
days with her parents, w. S. Watkins
and wife.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Nice catchy pictures at less than the
frames are worth at the ]. R. Young
Drug store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23
Drrr1nhrr 18th.

What means this time of souls athrilI,
Of hearts with sweetest JOY elate,
And "Peace on earth to men good Will
Defying grim, dark hosts of hate?
Doth king proclaiming throne of might,
Thus hearts of willing subjects sway?
But nay! across the worlds dark night
The Child and this His natal day!
All Christ, the ages steal away,
And fanes and temples rise and fall,
The monarch bides his transient day
And gone is king and throne and all;
The glow of sceptered crown may wane,
Since time Stints not just need of scorn,
But DER the hearts of men shall reign
The Child within the manger born.
M. w.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23
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.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23
Held for Trial.

Wallace and Ed Newknk who are joint
ly charged with grand larceny-the shop
lifting case Of several weeks ago-oc-
cupied the attention of Justice Coles
court Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday
and Friday Of last week and after Judge
Cole heard the evidence and arguments
OF counsel, he decided that there was
sufficient evidence to hold Mr.. New
kirk for trial in the February term Of the
district court. Mr.. Wallace admitted
having taken all the goods stolen and
unequivocally exonerated Mr.. Newkirk
from all connection with or knowledge Of
the theft. Judge Cole fixed the bond
Of each defendant at 100000. W..
A. Newkirk qualified as bondsman in
each case.
Aside from the unfortunate circum-
stance that Ed Newkirk was in the
stores at the time the goods were taken,
there was absolutely no evidence that he
was in any manner connected with the
theft and the only way in which one
could conscientiously suspect his guilt
would be to disbelieve all that both he
and Wallace say under oath and to re-
solve every doubt against him, and ac-
cept unsupported circumstantial evidence
to be as good as definite eye witnesses.
The trial developed a great deal Of
hate and personal feeling. Those who
are prosecuting Mr. Newkirk are very
impulsive and have permitted their pref
udice to overcome their reason, while
on the other hand the disintereaed ones
who heard the evidence are very nearly
a unit in the opinion that Newknk is in
nocent. There are, Of course, people in
all communities who believe that the ar
rest Of man suspected Of having COM
mitted crime is conclusive evidence Of
his guilt, and these are always in SYM
pathy with the prosecution.
If man is to be imprisoned on such
evidence as this, then indeed no farmer
is safe to accompany his hired help into
a store and the best citizen in the coun-
ty does not know at what hour he will
be pulled into court to answer to GRIM
inal charge.
When the trial is finally held MIR.
Newkirk will be aquitted. unless the
prosecution has evidence much stronger
than any that has been so far offered.
MRS. NEwKIRK SUES FOR DIVORCE.
To add to MIR. Newkirk's troubles
his wife, Ora Eliza Newkirk, filed suit
for divorce against him when his prelimi-
nary hearing was in progress. She al
leges cruelty and neglect of duty. They
were married April 9th, 1905 and a
boy three years Of age is the only child
1t is now being kept by the defendant.
parents.
The plaintiff asks for the custody Of
the child, restoration Of the maiden name
Of Ora E. Dudley. $4,000 temporary
aIimony and half interest in 1000 acre.
Of land appearing on record as the prop.
erty ofW. A. and D. E. Newkirk.
| Mr.. Newkirk and his wife have no
been getting along for some time. She
left him several months ago and has been
living with her grandmother, Mrs. Ham.
| lin, in Oklahoma.
| Judge Gllett will hear the application
for temporary alimony in this city Janu.
ary 9th. G. M. Martin is Mrs. New.
kirk's attorney. Seward |. Field and ]
N. Tmcher represent MIR. Newkirk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Miss Jessie Swallow, who has been
visiting friends in the city, departed for
her home at Winfield last Thursday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Buy your Christmas candies at tn,
Collins Confectionery and you will b.
sure Of the best.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Misses Ollie and May Burgin Of Tur-
key Creek township were visiting friends
and shopping in the city last Thursday.
They returned home Friday morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

If you want to dress up in the latest
fashion from head to foot. go to J. K.
Richardson, Gerlane. He will save you
S.. 90 on a good suit Of clothes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Edward Kimball died during the night
Saturday or early Sunday morning at
his home in Mingona township. Mrs.
kimball knew nothing Of his death until
she awoke Sunday morning and found
her husband cold in death by her side.
Word was Immediately dispatched to the
city and Dr.. Coleman went to the house
and performed an autopsy on the body
and found the trouble to be heart failure.
MIR. Kimball died apparently without a
struggle.
A friend contributes the following
obituary:
Edward KimbalI was born at Austin,
Texas, August 18th, 1868. At the
early age Of three years he removed to
Blue Springs. Missouri where he resid-
ed until about eleven years Of age when
he came to Barber county Kansas and
with the exception Of eight or nine years
when he resided in the state of Wash
ington, has lived in Barber county con-
tinuously since until some time during the
night of the 18th inst, Ghe hour will
never be known without a moments
warning he was called to his eternal
home. While in the state Of Washing
ton, Mr.. kimball united with the M. E.
church and lived in that faith to the time
Of his death, although he never transfer
red his membership to this place. He
also united with the |. O. 0. F. during
his sojourn in Washington and later trans
fered his membership to this place, and
was an enthusiastic and honored member
Of Pioneer Lodge, No. l79 at the time
Of his death. April II, 1898 he wa:
united In marriage to Kate Arterburn
To this union were born, three children,
all boys, aged respectively. 9, 6, and 4
[ who with their mother mourn the loss Of
a kind father and loving husband
Funeral services were held at the M
E. church Of this city Monday afternoon
under the auspices Of Pioneer Lodge
No. l79. 10. o. F. Rev. w. H
Moore preached the funeral sermon,
Aside from Mrs. A. ]. Hargis, of Wich.
ita. a sister Of the deceased, none of the
relatives were present at the funeral.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

You can't select that Christmas pres
ent until you have taken a good look
through the Christmas goods at the
RE; .tcrs-a. Ccians ;.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Lee Chapin and Henry Rankin re-
turned home from Manhattan on Frii.
day to spend the holiday vacation. Both
are students in the Agricultural College.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Mrs |. w. Stout returned SATURDAY.
from visit with her SON and family at
Harper.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23
Christmas post cards Adams & Cos.

Trimmed hats at cost at Mrs. D. S
Jones's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Buy your shoes from J. K. Richard
son, Gerlane. He will sell you $500
shoes for $3.50; $500 shoes for $500
and$2.50 shoes for $500, and satis-
faction guaranteed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

On account Of the sickness Of Mrs
Houchin's mother. Mrs. Simpson. Mr..
and Mrs. Houchin were unable to leave
for San Antonio yesterday as expected.
They will leave next Tuesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

Shayed from my pasture in Mingona
township, FIVE steers, crop and underbit.
left ear. branded lazy J T. or -
down on left thigh. Will pay liberal
reward for information leading to recov-
ery.-W. J. Kimball, Medicine Lodge.
Dan Snyder departed last Wednes-
day for Bern, Kansas. to join Mrs. Sny-
der who was called there a few weeks
ago by her fathers sickness. Mr.. Snyder
received letter from his wife on Tues
day stating that her father was worse.
and left the following day. He will re-
turn Immediately after Christmas.
Mrs. M. c. Sparks writes from Ukiah.
California. informing the Index Of the
death Of her daughter. Mrs. ]. Q. White.
which occurred November 10. She
was afflicted two years with Brisht's dis
ease. Mrs. White was a sister of Guy
c. and L. D. Sparks Of Wichita, former-
ly Of this city. Mr.. White, has been
Superior Judge In California number
Of years, having been reelected this
year to another SIX years term. Mrs.
Sparks says she expects to return to Kan
sas to reside next spring. She has been
staying with her daughter continuously
during her sickness.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-23

The Medicine Lodge Telephone
Company will hand out new directories
the first Of the year. This system has
grown to be large one. The COM
pany now has 400 subscribers and cov-
yers nearly the entire county.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-03-05
ECO S S AIS
213oO (43262)

First Prize i'm class and First Prize In collection
at the Great Government Show of France 1898.
This is to certify That the Percheron Stallion,
ECOSSAIS, (43282), imported from France, 1898 by
Durham, Fletcher & Coleman, Of Wayne, Illinois, is
registered in the Percheron Stud Book Of America,
and that his recorded number is 2139O.
Color and Descriptions Grey; weighing 2, 16O
Foaled March 80, 1896,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-03-05
Is Head of Horses

Gray Stallion, Ecossais, 2l3oO
(43282), weight 200 lbs.
Brown Mare, in foal, years old,
weight 1850 lbs.
I Bay Team, 7 and 8 years old,
weight $500 lbs.
Bay Horse. years old, weight
1900 lbs.
| Black flare, 10 years old, weight
1900 lbs.
2 Gray Mares, 5 and 10 years old,
weight 300 lbs.
| Gray Mare. Lucy registered,
weight 1000 lbs.
| Bay Team, 10 and II years old,
weight 2lOO lbs.
| Team Cream Geldings, weight
200 lbs.
| Gray flare, II yrs, weight 100.
Percheron Colt, 6 months old.
Pacing flare. 7 yrs, weight 100.
| Team Gray GeIdings, 4 and 5
years, weight 1000 lbs.
Black Horse, Is yrs, weight 100.
Black flare, yrs, weight 300.
Chestnut flare. 10 years, weight
100 lbs.
2 Work Horses.
Saddle Pony, 10 yrs. weight 900.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-03-05
! Balm Wagon, with Box
| three-spring Wagon
2 Top BuggieS
2 Bob Sleighs
| three-Seated Sleigh
; Heavy Work Harnesses
3 Sets Double Driving Harness
3 Single Harnesses
Is Blankets
Is bushels Seed Potatoes
| Heating Stove
Beds and Chairs and Household
Farm Implements, Etc.

| Clean Sweep Hay Loader, new
Side Deliver Rake, new
| Ten-foot Mccormick Horse Rake, new
Mccormick Mower, new
Osborne Grain Binder, 7 #. cut
l6-inch Steel Beam PlOw
| 7O-tooth Iron Drag
| Williams Seeder
2 CuItiyatorS
Grindstone
Forks, Shovels and all kinds of Farm I'M
plementS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-14
BoNAPARTE.

Bonaparte-Jlnn Wier, aged rs
years, died at the hospital in Mt
Pleasant Sunday and the remains
were brought here for burial Tuesday
The funeral services were held at the
Baptist church and interment was
made in the White cemetery, north of
town.
Mrs. R. N. Cresap and Miss Nettic
Israel are in Cedar Rapids this week
attending the P. E. O., convention.
A. A. Rounds, Of Barboo, Wis, is
here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Macklin have
returned home after an extended visit
in Pasadena, Cal.
Bert Smith went to Keokuk yester-
day.
A. v. Blackboard was business call
er in Keosauqua yesterday.
Rev. w. H. Jones, of Douds- Leando
visited friends here Tuesday
]. II. Morris and sons, of Mt. Zion
were in town yesterday.
Miss Patti Percival has been re-
cent guest of the William Haywood
family Of Eldon.
Frank Wier and family of Humes-
ton were here attending the funeral
Of his father, John Wier.
Mrs. Charles Thompson arrived yes
terday from Moline, ILL.,, for a visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. O
L. Baber.
Mr., and Mrs. Dan Macklin have beer
visiting relatives in Pennington.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-14
MANY WEDDINGS IN MONROE
MAY WILL OUT-DO JUNE

Abba, May 1S.-The present month
gives promise Of exceeding the month
OF June in the matter of brides and
grooms for Monroe county. Every day
since the first of the month there has
been some couple call at the clerks
OFFICE and seeking the papers that
would give them the legal license to
proceed with the ceremony Today a
license was issued to DIR. Stafford and
Miss Louis Cashier, both of Lovilia.
The wedding is to occur tomorrow
evening. The doctor is practicipg
medicine at Lovilia and has been there
for number Of years. Miss Cashier
is the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. ]. M.
Cashier and young ladv of much
ability and refinement
Another wedding of the day was
that of Miss Grace Miller and Charles
E. Futon, both of Moravia. The cou-
pie came to the city early this morn
ing and after the visit to the clerks
| office Rev. Schreiner was invited to
the home of Boyd Miller where tn.
ceremony was performed and which
was followed by dainty dinner.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-14
RIDW ELL.

Bidwell.-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith
returned Saturday after brief visit
with relatives in Ottumwa.
Archie Fiske and his sister, Miss
Bessie Fiske, returned Sunday on Mil
waukee No. 3, after few days visit
with relatives and friends
Miss Frances Williams visited rela-
tives in South Ottumwa last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Johnston,
of South Ottumwa, are visiting rela-
tives here.
Ward Ross and son Elmer Ross, OF
near Blakesburg, were guests at the
Bert Ross home Sunday forenoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Johnston, of
South Ottumwa, returned Sunday
evening after a short visit with rela-
tives here.
Miss Stella Potter, who is working
in Chillicothe. spent Sunday with her
mother, Mrs. G. O. Potter.
Mrs Maggie Thompson, Of Bakes-
burg, visited relatives here few days
last week.
Mrs. G. o. Protter. who has been
cutie Ill with the grip. is improving.
George Klingemeier and sister, Miss
Lucy Klingemeier Of South Ottumwa,
recently visited at the home of Mrs
c. O. Potter.
Miss Mabel Chisman, Of Ottumwa
visited over Sunday at the parental G
H. Chisman home
Daniel Kerr visited relatives in Of
tumwa Saturday.
Mrs. c. R. Chisman is still in very
poor health as the result of rheuma-
tism
Grant Garfield who is i'll, does not
improve.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-14
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

From Wednesdays Daily.
Neasham sells the best watches.
Mrs. J. Widnier of Seymour passed
through the city last evening enroute
to Cedar Rapids where she will attend
the P. e. O., state convention.
Bordeaux Mixture kills insects.
Sargent's.
Mrs. J. w. Morgan of Hedrick who
was in the city yesterday visiting her
daughter Mrs. w. Vreeland of North
Moore street returned home last even
Ing.
zenoleum, quarts, Il gallons, gal
Ions, Sargent's.
Mrs. G. w. Brown, of Hedrick, who
was in the city visiting her son in the
hospital yesterday returned home
last evening
Mrs. 3. A. Crawford, who has been
visiting with relatives in Fairfield,
passed through the city last evening
enroute to her home in Hedrick.
Celery and Iron Tonic, s1.oo al
Sargent's.
Miss Bessie Brown and Mrs. G. B.
Hardsocg of Sigourney returned home
last evening after having spent yester-
day in the city on business.
Mrs. T. G. Hawthorne of Hedrick
who was in the city yesterday visiting
and shopping returned home last even
ing on the Milwaukee.
Miss Nora Dickerson of Hedricl1
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-14
GROVER TAYLOR, LUCAS COUNTY
PIONEER, DEAD AT HIS HOME

Chariton.-Grover Taylor one of the
oldest and best known resi-
dents of this county died at
his home in Whitebreast town
ship yesterday afternoon after an i'll
ness of several weeks with heart
trouble. He is survived by his wife,
one son and two daughters. Deceased
was a prominent member of the
knights Templars. He was highly re-
garded by all who knew him and had
many friends who will learn Of his
death with deep regret.
The fourth annual convention of the
23rd district Of the Knights. including
Lucas, Appanoose and Wayne coun-
ties, is being held here today. A large
number Of visitors are present, a
special train being run from Center
vile by way Of Humeston.
Mrs. F. NJ Alternately and sister,
Mrs F. E. Crabille. of Ottumwa, visit
ed friends in Lucas yesterday.
Mrs w. E. Douglas. of Whitebreats
township visited friends at Their former
home in Derby yesterday.
Mrs. John Enook, of Wayne county,
who had been visiting in Cahriton
with her sister, Mrs. H. Churchill, re-
turned home yesterday.
Mrs. S. 8. Williams. of Humeston,
returned home yesterday after a few
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-14

days visit with her niece, Mrs. Roy
McSndree.
Mrs. Geo. Riker of Russell, came
yesterday for a visit with her uncle
James WEIGH and family.
Mr. and Mrs. w. Fl. Phillips, Of
Knoxville, are visiting in Charlton
with their daughter, Mrs. c. H. Goe.
ring.
The Misses. Bernice McComas, of
Des Moines, and Jay Long. of Denver
Colo, arrived yesterday for a visit
Teas
Mrs. ]. U. Gitzy and two children
are visiting in Des Moines with Mrs.
Gitzy's parents
Miss Nellie Mithen, of WOODBURY., IS
spending the day in Charlton with
Elsie Tickle.
Mrs: Chas. Hobson and little daugh-
ter, OF Creston, until recently of this
with her sisters, Ada and Edna De-
Long and old friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-14
TWO WITNESSES
Are THROWN OUT
SUSIE TRACHSELL CASE IS HARD
FOUGHT IN DISTRNCT
s...,. COURT. ,s
Y WMEIT'

A hard fight is being made in the
Susie Trachsell adultery case. Yester-
day afternoon Attorney Steck for
the defendant succeeded in having
two of the states witnesses excused
on the ground that they did not ap-
pear before the grand jury and that
the defendant had not had four full
days notice Of their connection with
the case.
Mr.. Tracksell, husband of the ac-
cused woman, and teh prosecuting
witness, occupied teh stand greater
part of the day yesterday. He told
how his wife had become familiar
with Bloomfield butcher and how
she had called on numerous occasions
at his shop in that city. Mr.. Tracksell
said he left his wife last fall because
Of her actions.
The former proprietorof the old
Tavern restaurant and rooming house
on Main street testified that on two
occasions Mrs. Tracksell registered at
his place and that once she occupied
a room on the third floor and that la
ter on being informed by the Tavern
keepers wife that man was in the
room ne went to the room and found
John Harvey talking with Mrs
Tracksell but that the door was open
and as far as he was aware there was
nothing out of the way. That night
the room was searched by police
man but no one was found in the
room but Mrs. Tracksell.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-14
N EW NOVELTY IN
MERCANTILE BUSINESS
STRIKES COUNTRY

There is always something new
popping out in the great mercantile
houses Of the United States every day
or so. The newest and one Of the
most popular moves that has recent
ly been invented, is the auction sale.
In the large stores of the east these
sales are conducted at very frequent
intervals, in one department and
then another, and are meeting with
approval on every side, because in
most every instance it is possible for
one to secure bargain and in a
novel way.
When anything new is launched it
doesn't take long for it to spread, and
no doubt within a short time the auc.
ton sale will have been introduced in
every city of any size all over the
country.