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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

To be held at Medicine Lodge, August
20 and 81, 1908:
FIRST DAY.
100 Meeting of County Executive COM
mittee with field worker.
200 Song and Praise service conducted
by John Campbell.
2:15 Address of Welcome-G. A.
Bucklin.
2:25 Response-Prof. Honline.
2:35 Acquaintanceship hour.
2:5O Song by Convention.
2:55 Address-Rev. G. A. Kitch.
3:2O Song by Convention.
3:25 S. S. vs.. Worldly Amusements-
Rev. W. H. Moore.
$50 Election of Officers.
4:20 Assignment of Delegates.
4:50 Adjournment.
EVENING.
800 Music.
$50 Address Teacher Training P Prof
HonlIne.
Benediction.
SECOND DAY
$50 Meeting of Committees.
$50 Devotional Exercises-Led by 1
V. Wright.
9:45 Bible Study-Rev. Duckett.
10:15 Song by Convention.
1925 Address-Rev. Kirkpatrick.
Hoo Report of County and District
Officers.
11:30 Song by Convection.
11:40 Adjournment.
EVENING
200 Devotional Service.
2:15 Model S. S. for Rural Districts
Prof. Honline.
2:40 Discussion-Geo. Mcclure.
$50 Song by Convention.
800 Miscellaneous Discussion by S. S.
Superintendents.
$3.50 Reports from Delegates.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19
Common School Graduates

Common school graduates of 1907 OF
1908 may enter the Medicine Lodge
county high school without examination
this fall. This school belongs to Barber
county and all its privileges are open and
free to pupils qualified to enter it. Par
ents would do well, it seems to us. tc
consider very carefully the many advan-
tages Of our home school,free to all, be-
fore arranging to send their boys and
girls away at big expense and no bet.
ter advantages. The outlook now i
that our school will be largely attended
the coming year.
For any information about the schoo
address the principal. D. w. Major
Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19
Sons of Ham in Durance Vile

Sheriff c. w. Kidd wass called to
Kiowa Sunday night to take charge Of
four colored gentlemen who are charged
with "bootlegging" in that city. The
quartette consists Of Chas. Finner (better
known as Balaam), Lee Smith, Nathan
Thomas and Robt. Miller. They were
arrested and brought to Jail by the sher-
if. The prisoners will have a prelimi-
nary hearing at kiowa on Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19
Riley Lakes Sale

Riley Lake will have public sale Of
horses. cattle, hogs and farming imple-
ments at Lake City on Thursday, Au-
gust 9th. Among the stock to be Of
fered for sale are 80 head Of mares and
young horses, all his own raising and
well bred, and 100 head of good brood
sows. The farm machinery includes all
kinds Of implements. wagons, etc.
MIR. Lake is also offering at private
sale 800 spayed heiers and 300 tons
Of alfalfa.
For terms and other information see
bills.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19
COL. w. w. S. sNoppY.

Col. w. w. S. Snoddy Of AIva, Ok,
was Stricken with heart disease and died
almost instantly at Manitou, Colorado,
last Wednesday. August 18th.
Col. Snoddy, before going to Oklaho-
ma, was citizen Of this city and was one
of the states Oldest lawyers. In Oklahoms
he added much to his reputation as a
lawyer and jurist and was candidate fol
Justice Of the supreme court Of Oklahoms
on the republican ticket at the last election
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19
G. z. GUTHRIE,
W. s. STOUT,
F. J. WADSwoRrH,
Committee

w. c. Millar came down from Bel
Wdere yesterday to pack more Of his
household goods for shipment. Mesus.
Forbes and Gordon completed the plas-
ter work on his new house MONDAY
and Mr.. Millar Is now ready for the
carpenters to do the flashing work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Mrs. w. B. Springer and daughter,
Miss Fannie. departed Monday for
Kansas City where Mrs. Springer will
buy her fall and winter millinery. They
expect to return on Saturday or Sunday.
During their absence the millinery store
will be closed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

J. w. Bigham has rendered his resig-
nation as janitor. to the school board Of
this city, to take effect Sept. Ist. Mr..
Bigham and family expect to move to Ida
no. The new janitor will be Basil Milbun
Of Jasper, Indiana, friend of Rev. and
Mrs. II. c. Duckett, who has recently
decided to move to our city. He comes
with strong recommendations and will
doubtless be the kind Of man the district
needs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Paul Richardson went to WeIinston
Saturday to visit few weeks with rel
atives and friends. Paul is now in shape
to store away provender and gain anat-
omy lost in his two months fight asaint
typhoid and we expect to see his avoir-
dupois fully regained on his return.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

w. B. Clarkson Of kiowa, demo
cratic candidate for clerk of the distric,
court, was in the city last Thursday and
Friday shaking hands with our people.
Mr.. Clarkson is one of those cordial,
wholesouled men who makes friend.
wherever he goes. He has been en-
gagged in clerical work all his life and i:
just the man for the district clerks Office.
He should be elected by a unanimou.
vote
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

r. ]. Taliaferro reminded the Index
last Friday that the water melon season
is on. He rolled big 3O-pounder in
on us and it had the effect Of driving
away the blues for the balance of the
day. Let the good work continue.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Ed. Taiafeno returned Friday from
visit with his brother. Jim, and family
at Amarillo, Texas. His nephew, Jim's
son, came with him and will spend few
weeks with Grand pa and Grandma r.
]. Taliaferro. Sounds queer to call such
young people as Mr. and Mrs. Taliafer-
70 Grand pa and Grandma.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

B. A. McAdoo and wife were down
from Turkey Creek on Friday. Joe
informs us that the deal heretofore made
by him by which he intended to engage
in the mercantile business at SPRING
vale has fallen through and he will con-
6nue to be Barber county citizen. That
is the proper thing. We can't afford to
lose him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

F. A. Lewis Of Leavenworth was
here few days last week, joining his
wife and daughter who have been visit
ing the past month in Barber and Woods
counties. Frank is still in the clothing
business in Leavenworth. This was his
first visit to his former home for ten years
or more
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Dr.. S. Kociell departed last week for
Colorado. combining business and pleas
ure: He expects to invest in real estate
in the irrigating district.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

The Barber county friends Of Mrs.
Snoddy join with her friends in Alva
and Woods county in sympathizing with
her In this very sad and unfortunate
calamity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19
Democratic Committee Meeting

The new democratic central commit
tee OF Barber county is hereby called
to meet in Medicine Lodge on Saturday
August 2oth, for the purpose Of re-or-
ganizing and perfecaing plans for the
campaign. Riley Lake, Chairman
Seward |. Field, Secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Miss Nina Addington returned Thurs
day night from visit with relatives at
Wichita and Admire. Kansas. She was
accompanied by cousin, Miss Blanche
Worthington, Of Admire, who will visit
here few weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

The city is building quarters for its
hose cart and other effects, between
Marshalrs blacksmithshop and Mrs.
Springers millinery store. 1t will be
covered with corrugated iron which is
supposed to cover the requirements Of the
ordinance relating to building within the
FIRE limits.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Don't forget that Dr.. ]. Harry Gay
will visit Sharon on Monday. Sept. 2lst.
at Globe hotel, all day and will be IN
Medicine Lodge, Tuesday and Wednes-
day. Sept. 22nd and 23rd. At Lake
City. Thursday. Sept. 24th. Goats. Fri-
day, Sept. 18th and Isabel. Saturday.
Sept. 10Th. Eve examinations
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

c. B. kinkaid and wife and Mr. and
Mrs. Neiman departed yesterday morn
ing for Colorado Springs. They expect
to return about September ls.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Victor Lees show held forth here
Monday and Tuesday nights. In fairness
it must be said that it is a good show,
far ahead of many of the higher priced
ones. The trained animal features are
out Of the ordinary and very interesting.
MIR. Lee himself is an artist and gentle
man in every sense of the word.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

DR.. Donovan reports a daughter
born to Michael Frederick and wife a
short distance west Of this city, on Sum
day. August 10th. All doing nicely.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Watch for the bills announcing Riley
Lakes sale. This will be a record
breaker for variety and a chance for
bargains.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

A. T. Groendycke and family Of Nip
pawalla township returned from their
outing at Colorado Springs last Thursday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Master Kendall Field had birth
day party Friday afternoon from 3 to g..
The little folks had a splendid time, with
an abundance of good things to eat
and outdoor sports Of endless variety.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Mrs. A. Langhart left Monday morn
ing tor Benton, Kansas to attend the
funeral Of her sister, Mrs. kritzmire, who
died Sunday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Mrs. c. M. Hoghton lost a pair Of
gold trimmed spectacles between the
Presbyterian church and her home Sum
day. Finder will please return them to
Mrs. Hoghton.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

The town is averaging about two runa-
ways week these days. The latest
was Harry Smiths team on Monday.
No damage.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

L. w. Chapin departed yesterday to
visit month at Ely. Nevada, where
his mother and brother, Nicely, reside.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Mrs. J. N. Tincher and Mrs. c.. J.
Southworth returned home from thei,
visit in kingman on Saturday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

I. L. Lindley and wife departed for
Colorado Springs Saturday morning, to
be gone several weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Wanted-Parties to break 10 acres
OF prairie. Will pay $l.75 per acre
Geo. Larkin, Lake CITY, Ks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Jas. Taliafero came up from Amarillo.
Texas Sunday to visit his parents, r.
]. Taiafero and wife, week or two
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

DR.. r. B. Currie Of Wichita was in
the city with his veterinary outfit last
week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

JC.Davis and wife departed on Mon
day for Colorado Springs. They ex-
pect to be gone about month.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

BON, to Jas. Gallagher and wife on
August ", daughter. Dr.. Donovan
in attendance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

F or sale. trade or rent. My farm
in Eagle township. Inquire of z. P.
Ball, Lasswell, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Fine peaches at IS cents per bushel
tor sale at R. S. Bruce's FIVE miles east
of this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Mrs. jennie K. Martin, who has been
visiting friends in Medicine Lodge, Lake
City and Sun City for the past month,
leaves today for her home at Galena,
Oklahoma.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

It is understood, on the quiet, that
Samuel Griffin has just purchased Hon.
David Mulvane's Topeka palace. This
is not authorized by Mr.. Griffin, but the
news comes to the Iudex from other re-
liable sources.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

10 count or not to count-that was
the absorbing question before the contest
board at the county clerks office yeaer-
day. No decision was announced be-
fore this paper was printed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Mrs. A. B. Wilkins returned from a
visit in Texas on Tuesday of last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

The fairest and most reasonable way
to settle the question between Messrs
Griffin and Gesner as to which received
a majority Of the republican votes casl
at the primary election, is for both to en-
ter into agreement. regardless Of cour
decisions and opinions Of the attorney
general, to recount the votes. There
can be no reasonable objection urged
against such plan and any person who
would oppose it could not escape stand
ing IN the light Of being unfair. Tn,
votes should not only be recounted IL
those townships in which Mr.. Grifir
claims his votes were thrown out, bu
they should be recounted In all the town
} ships.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Port E. Unger and wife Sundayed
with Mrs. Ungers parents at King.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Geo. Stewart and wife have re-
Gently moved to Hazelton where Mr..
Stewart is operating a billiard hall. A
few months ago they returned from
Rich6eld, Kansas, where they went
shortly after their marriage.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

The Annual Bulletin of the Barber
County High school for the 10000
term is out. Parties who have not re-
ceived one and desire one, can procure
a copy by calling on or addressing Prof.
D. w. Major Of this city.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

R. H. Hall came down from Wich
ita the latter part Of last week and yisitec
with his family at the home Of Mrs
Halls parents at the SiIverSprings summe,
resort north Of this city. returning to
Wichita Monday morning.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

The Lincoln Library would be glad
to receive magazines from people of this
city and vicinity after they are through
with them. The Library Association
will highly appreciate all such donations.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

There is a report flying around
through the breezes to the effect tha,
there is a Dnedone gown IN Medicine
Lodge. We hope the report is false.
The Griffin Gesner sensation occupies
the center Of the stage just now, and the
people have no time for anything as new
and startling as sheath gown at thi:
time. IL the Dnedone really does exisl
hereabouts the Index desires to humbly
request that it be kept in hiding unit
after election. Thereafter it has oul
permission to exhibit daily.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Capt. J. D. Fair returned from
the Wichita hospital to his home al
Sharon on Saturday. Capt. Fair look
exceedingly well and has entirely re-
gained his h.alth. We are gad6ed tc
learn this.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Geo. Horton and VIII TwombIey go,
into little disagreement Sunday with
the result that George was cut with a
knife in the side. The knife struck a
nib and this prevented the wound from
being serious. Dr.. Coleman was called
to dress the wound and thinks it will
heal nicely.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

J.V. Coffin of Kiowa was trans
acting business in the city Monday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

On Saturday evening, August 18th.
the fnends Of Miss Iva Axten gathered
at the pleasant home Of her brother,
Dan Axtel. and had fine time indulg-
ing IN games and partaking Of the deli
cious refreshments prepared by his wife.
Mrs. Myrtle Axtell. The party was
given IN honor of Miss Iva's 18Th birth
day. Everybody went home tired but
happy and wishing Iva many future
happy birthdays.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Many Of the papers are printing the
unauthorized story that Senator Long
will resume the practice Of law at
Medicine Lodge. Some Of them are
making light comment as to the amount
Of practice man can have in the law
in such small town. 1t IS probable
that the impression comes from the an
nouncement that Senator Long will re-
main at his home. The story about the
law is not correct, however. Senator
Long is interested in cement and gyp-
sum plant at Medicine Lodge and this
will occupy his time and attention. 1t
is big institution. and can not turn
out enough product to gil its orders.-R.
| H. Faxon in Garden City Evening Tel
egam.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Jno. T. McGrath was in from Eagle
Friday and Saturday to rent a house
and arrange for his family to live in town
during the fall and winter. Mr.. and
Mrs. McGrath recognize the superiority
af our city schools and will give their
children the full benefit Of them. The
Barber County High School is an IN
stitution Of which all lovers Of education
are proud.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

Herbert H. Hobble. cashier Of the
Sharon Vally State Bank. took very Ill
with fever and other complications Sat
urday night and all day Sunday was in
a very serious condition. He was little
better on Monday. Yesterday it was
planned to take him to a hospital in
Wichita for treatment and we presume
the intention was carried out. His
friends both at Sharon and Of this city
hope for his speedy recovery
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19

The latter part Of last week was a
sonowful one to the people Of Barber
county. Two Of her honored citizens,
Geo. w. Hendrickson Of this city, and
a former citizen, Col. w. w. S. Snoddy
Of Alva, Oklahoma, passed into the un-
known beyond. In each case death
came very suddenly, neither having been
I'll.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-08-19
Sunday School Convention.

To be held at Medicine Lodge, August
20 and 81, 1908:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-25
The Horse and the Food Supply.

Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin,
 The supersession of the horse, by reason of the use of mechanically pro expected to be practically complete in the cities of the United States by 1880 that is to say, by the time young Americans born next year are old enough to vote The only employment for horses by that time, it is calculat- ed. will be in the labors of the farm,
 one of the results of this phase of evolution will be the simplifying of the problem of keeping the street of cities clean. There will be less dust, and fewer flies This is a direction in gains. Another effect of the elimina ton of the horse is suggested by T correspondent of New York newspa b ner. He estimates that at the present time there are 20.000, ,000 horses in the United States, and that so, 0o0,0 acres of good land are cultivated for the purpose of sustaining them. Fifty mill lion of these acres, he figures. will be released from this use by 1880. and will become available for growing food for human beings If Sown to wheat these acres might he made to add a billion bushels annually to the wheat crop-an amount considerably in ex- cess of the present annual wheat har- vest of the United States
 statistics. in some hands, assumes inc aspect of an exceedingly cheerful science Tn the present instance it makes a suggestion which should go far to allay the fears of those who are apprehensive regarding the prospects of a continuance of the food supply in view of the rapid increase of popula- ton in the United States
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-25

ment accorded Admiral Brownson and the issuance of orders placing surgeons in charge or command of ships at sea was stln another error of judgment which has added to the restlessness of the service.
 These are but a few of the incidents since the Spanish war which have made enlistments less attractive to
 men and outside service of a lucra- tive nature more attractive to officers Obviously the army and navy cannot
 he run without strict discipline and
 rules which would not be tolerated in
 private life, and for that very reason on the other hand, the highest au-
 thorities should SO recognize the en- forced conditions of the service as not
 to irritate them by orders and acts of discrimination which warrant a suspi- cion of their unflinching official integ-
 rity, If men are to be asked to sub ject themselves to rigid control, to submit completely to the demands of
 discipline the attitude of their superi- OTIS should never wander from the strictest sense of impartiality. Discrim- Iinatlon and partiality are the poisons which wreck an army and navy.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-25
IRRFpRESSIBLE.

What kind of a contest there is. and is going to be, over the restoration of the army canteen, which was aholish- ed in deference to the push and pull of those who do not believe in anything that looks like federation of the demon rum, is indicated by the fact that the Women's Army and Navy League, which has branch in Washington composed of the wives and daughters of army and navy officers. will renew the sc'l: at the present session o. con gress for the restoration of the can teen at army posts A bill fer this pur- pose has been introduced in the House nv Representative Bartholdt. and the league will he represented by Mrs. C.. N. Sternberg. wife of the former sur gecn general of the army, who is pres fdent of the league, and Mrs. J P. Kelton, widow of the former adiutant general of the army. who is vice-presi- dent of that organization These women will probably he heard hy the House Military committee. as Mrs Keltor vas qt the last session of congress. in he halr cf the restoration of the canteen. In addition the chief of staff of the army has had compiled a voluminous
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-25
I;ENVoI.
OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
Concerning Obscurity.


 Obscurity is a condition which used to exist before the advent of the ad- vertising agnt. It is not now how ever, recognized by the best people.
 To be obscure is diificdlt matter In these days and one which requires constant thought Just as you believe you have succeeded, you either steal enough money to become fairly prom inent, or your wife falls in love with another man.
 The effort to be obscure is. in itself. often disastrous. You are almost cer- tan to get caught at it.
 Many people have succeeded in be- coming obscure by living in New York. But this is too expensive, and at any moment enc is likely to be run over taken to 2 hospital, and labeled Plain drunk. There are, however, other methods
 One may become an author. a naval hero, or a vice president Bur one is never@quiie safe even at these occupations. Some authors are mo- ticed Some naval heroes get into a fight with the administration Some vice. presidents drink buttermilk