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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Death Of L. ?. Pearson

The body Of L. F. Pearson was
brought to this city last Wednesday and
buried in Highland cemetery by the side
Of his second wife.
Mr.. Pearson died at his home in St.
Joe, Mo-, March 9th. He had been
sick for more than month. He is sur
Mived by his third wife. two daughters
by his second wife. Mrs. Edith Alder
man,of Georgia, ,andMiss Ethel Pearson Of
St. Joe, and son by his first wife, Er-
nest Pearson. The two daug hters and
the widow accompanied the corpse to
this city.
Rev. F. c. Ward, pastor Of the Bap-
list church Of this city, conducted a short
service at the grave. Funeral services
had been arranged to be held at the
Baptist church but on account Of the very
late arrival Of the train there was not
sufficient time to hold church service.
L. F. Pearson came to Medicine
Lodge in the early sos and left in the
spring Of 1894. During his citizenship
here he was one of our leading bushes.
men, having been engaged for the mos
part Of the time in real estate and live
stock. His second wife was a daughter
Of Alexander Harris and sister Of Alex
and Green Harris, who reside a short
distance southeast of the city. When
Mr.. Pearson left Medicine Lodge and
went to St. Joe he married again and thi:
wife survives him. His first wife died III
Missouri before Mr.. Pearson moved tc
Medicine Lodge.
The deceased was a member oI
Cyprus Chapter and the A. o. u. w
fraternities in this city and the Modem
Woodmen of St. Joe, and carried insur-
ance in the two latter orders. He was a
little over sixty years Of age,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
The Law Seems Unjust

County Assessor Bailey unraveled a
knotty little tax proposition last week. V.
S. Cook resides one mile east Of this city;
he owns large ranch in Elwood tewn-
ship where for many years he has kept
large number of cattle, horses and
mules and great deal Of farm machinery.
This property is used solely in connec-
ton with the ranch and is rarely taken
out Of the township. The question was
presented, should this property be assess
ed in Elwood or in Medicine Lodge
township The law provides that man
owning personal property and residing
outside Of city shall list his personal
property in the township in which he re-
sides. There is another clause in the law
that says property shall be taxed where
usually kept, but the courts seem to have
held that usually kept is broad term
and follows a man to his residence.
But Assessor Bailey put the question
up to Attorney General Jackson, stating
the facts in detail. The attorney genera
decided that all Of Mr.. Cooks persona
property must be assessed in Medicine
Lodge township so long as he reside:
outside of the city, but if he moves into
the city his personal property kept on the
ranch may be assessed in Elwood.
A law Of this kind is certainly not bas
ed on justice. The property in question
has never been in Medicine Lodge
township. Elwood township is not only
entitled to that tax as a matter Of right
but it is an imposition on Mr.. Cook to b
compelled to pay the increased levy il
this township.
But law is law and we presume there
is no escape.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Don't Stop My Paper"

Our friend, Charley Wisner, Of Shar-
on. incloses 81, and explains things in the
following well written lines
Don't stop my paper, Printer,
Don't Skrike my name OF yet;
You know the cash comes slowly
And 8 5 are hard to get.
But try little harder
Is what / mean to do
And scrape the dimes together
Enough for mo and you.
I can't afford to drop it,
And I find il doesn't pay
To do without the paper
However others may.
hate to ask my Neighbors (A. w.A.)
To give me theirs to loan
They don't just say it. but plainly mean it.
"why don't you get your ownY'
Thi. j. the kind of poetic sentiment
that the printer likes and it ought t.
make Charley famous.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

The weather man continues to be
kind to this part Of the universe. Ev-
erything indicates sprinsime except the
calendar. Fruit trees ase out IN bloom
and the merry chrp Of the spring birds
IS IN evidence on all sides. Farmers are
at work with their spring planting and
the ground IS m excellent condition. The
precipitation during February and the
FIRST week m March has given a store oE
moisture and the outlook for another
banner crop IS very promising. If the
country can escape the April hosts thai
played hovoc with the fruit crop las
year. old Barber viii have more crop re.
suits IN 1908 than m any year m be-
history.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Medicine Lodge 8; KioWa 6

The Barber County High School base
ball boys went to Kiowa on Saturday
and opened the season by playing most
interesting game with the kiowa High
School team. The B. C. H. S. boys
won in score Of 9 to 6. Up to the
seventh inning it did not look very rosy
for our boys, the score being E to 2 in
favor Of Kiowa, but after that business
picked up and when it was over the In
vincibles had crossed the plate seven
more times
The Medicine Lodge boys are hand
somely reinforced this year by Eli Har-
baugh Of Nippawalla who is in the Bar
Der County High School. He handles
the big stick" like giant and generally
makes a safe hit or two or three bag
ger when he goes up.
Elmer Long Of Kiowa umpned the
game and both teams compliment his
decisions.
The lineup was as follows:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
A Delightful Surprise

Mesdames A. w. Smith and T. F.
Gallagher planned very neat surprise
on DR.. and Mrs. George Moore Of Col
linsville, Oklahoma, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. B. Purdy on Monday night.
The Dr.. and his wife have been wishing
with friends and relatives in the city since
last Friday and leave for their home today.
The evening was spent In different
forms Of amusement and elegant refresh
ments were served. The guests as well
as the guests Of honor mutually enjoyed
the occasion which gave opportunity to
renew old friendships and call up events
o. the past.
The evenings gathering was compos-
ed Of:
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Owen
Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Barnum
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Froman
Mr.. and Mrs. j. q. Woodward
| Mr. and Mrs. q. 3. Thompson
Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Kidd
MIR. and Mrs. G. c. Painter
Mrs. Susie Simpson
| Mrs. A. W. Smith
Mrs. ]. d. Mathews
Mrs. T. F. Gallagher
Mrs. Sterling
| Mrs. Thos. Kenney
| Mrs. Kiukaid
Mrs. G. G.. woodward
Mrs. N. A. Collins
| Mrs. A. l.. Linton
Mrs. ]. E. Harbaugh
Mrs. VIM. Marquand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
The Awakening

The sun in all his glory
Is sending down his beams
And calling to the flowers.
Awake and cease thy dreams.
The lark out In the meadow
Is twittering forth his lay:
He seems to never tire.
But sings for spring away.
Methinks the day is brighter
Than have known before
And my heart just sings with gladness
For the new spring at our door.
'Tis time co cease from our sadness
And begin our work with Joy
And now is the time to do noble things
Ny dreaming girl or boy.
LOLA LICHLYTER.
Sharon, Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

rom the Attioa Independent.

From the Attica Independent.
The Medicine Lodge Index tells the
auth about the Santa Fe and loses the
,rnad's patronage. The Cresset, OF the
ssme town, defends the road and gets
double dose Of patronage. The lnde-
pendent and Atica are not on the map.
when il comes to getting any OF the San
n Fe work, but wei ny and wouy
along without It.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
To be Repeated

The success of the play, Under Two
Flags" which was given by the High
School Friday night, has called for a
"repeat" date and in accordance with a
public request the High School people
and Miss Shaw have consented to repeat
it on Saturday night, March 2lst.
Secure your seats now.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Ranch Fer Reat

| have for rent. ranch Of o20 acres
| mile from Deerhead. small house, well,
springs. ETC.. l20 acres m cultivation,
balance good pasture land with shade
and running water. VIII lease for 3
years to night party. Cali on or address
Zola E. Ikerd. Kiowa, Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

c. S. Page, whose return from Kan
sas City last week is noted elsewhere.
was IN the city last Friday. One would
not think from his appearance that he
had been under the surgeons knife and
IN care Of physician for SIX weeks. He
says he was relieved at once after the
surgical operation and now feels better
than he has for many years. He thinks.
and his physicians join him in the belief.
that the trouble has been entirely over
come, but # any Of the old symptoms
appear he will go back to Kansas City
without delay. His son. Roscoe. who
has been sick 50 long with pneumonia. i
| now able to be up but is aill quite weak.
This family has had more than its share
| Of sickness and we hope that during the
ensuing year they may enjoy good health
and prosperity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

The Earnest Workers Of the Presby-
terian church will meet at the home ol
Mrs. E. C. Aspey tomorrow Thursday
afternoon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

Vim. Kenney and wife welcomed I
handsome son into their home on Sunda,
morning. March 10th. DR.. Coleman Ii
attendance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Glad You're a K. p?

Of course you are. And you'll GER
tainly be there next Monday night.
Work in three ranks and something
good on the sideI If you are a Brave
and fail to connect on this gala occasion
you'll be patronizing kicking machine.
Unto the wise hint is sufficient.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

J. F. Skinner and wife Of Goats were
the guests Of H. w. Skinner and family
Of this city Sunday. They came down in
their fine new motor and it was kept in
action all day.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

A. J. Hargis, the busy ranchman Of
Lake City. was on the belated Santa Fe
on Wednesday. Had he only known it
in advance, he might have saved time by
walking from Athca to Lake City. 1t is
always puzzle when you buy ticket
over the Attica-BelMdere run. Invari-
ably when you walk, you find that you
could have made the trip quicker by buy
ing ticket, and when you board the
train you kick yourself for not walking.
You are taking chances either way you
travel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

The best poeical production on Kan
sas that we have ever seen was shown
us Monday BY Mr.. Harrison, father Of
Mrs. D. w. Major. twas taken from
an eastern magazine. You should see il.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

Mrs. ]. E. Harbaugh Of Coldwater
arrived in the city last Friday to visit
with her sister. Mrs. A. B. Purdy. She
leaves with DR.. and Mrs. Moore for Enid
today to visit with another sister, Mrs. C.
B. Brandon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

The members Of the Cemetery Asso-
ciation viii have a business meeting al
their rooms on North Main. next Tues
day afternoon at 4 o'clock. March Z4th.
1t IS hoped that al members will respond
to the call.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

Dr.. Coleman reports son born to
Henry Hull and wife Of Moore town
ship on Saturday morning. the 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Opera house Saturday nisht-'Under
Two Flags"

Secondhand Monarch sewing ma
chine for sale. Inquire at ]. A. Fairs
residence.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

Miss Ethel McMurray Of Nit. Hope.
Kansas. arrived Saturday to take a stem
ographic position with T. L. Lindley &
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

Rev. C. w. Cassidy, pastsr Of the
First Baptist Church Of Wichita. viii hold
a revival meeting at the Baptist church
in TIN. city m the fan. shortly after the
meeting Of the state convention which
convenes October 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

H. H. Case left yesterday for a shost
absence on insurance business at Harper
and kmgman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

]. N. Tincher met the next governor
Of Kansas at Winfield on Saturday. His
name is Jerry D. Botkin. Policy int-
mates that if the race is between Stubs
and Botkin he will take to the woods.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
The lineup was as follows:

On Saturday Of this week Kiowa vii
play the return game in this city. These
teams are evenly matched and play an
elegant game.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

Dobbs & Murphy contracted last FIJI
day with w. L. Parsons to build a E.
room house on South Main, adjoining
Clarence Freeman's house.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

Miss Bernice Woodward ret,nnec
home from Topeka Saturday. She taugh
a term Of school near the State capita
and her school closed last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

Found-A lady's ring. Owner car
get it by calling at this Office, giving de
scrip6on and paying for this ad."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

The Wichita Eagle notes that negro
lady In Leavenworth shot her white low
er because she was jealous Of him. She
justified the act by charging him with
beng too attentive to her Caucasian
rival. If the charges are true the man
deserved to be punished.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

Of course, in matters Of railroad build
ing everything is more or less uncertain
until the Steel is planted" butreally there
continue to be favorable signs that a
north and south road to hit Medicine
Lodge is still within the range Of posi-
bilihes. One day last week small party
Of surveyors, known to have some busi-
ness relations with railroad promoters,
were IN town and incidentally drove stakes
on Elm Creek. This can be vouched
for by Vim. Martin who saw the survey
and by Vim. Langhart who looked
through the tripod and was convinced
that the route selected could not have
been more wisely chosen.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

Wanted-lOO to $50 hogs weighing
from 100 to rs pounds. IF you are in
the market call up or see H. A. Ted
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18
Help swell the high school piano fund
by hearing the play Saturday night.

H. w. Skinner filed suit in Justice
Coles court yesterday for $l92.50,
against the Santa Fe for overcharge in
freight. Pat is having more than one
mans share Of trouble with the Santa
Fe. Here's hoping.
Mrs. S. |. Field and Mrs. w. E. Stout
entertained at Whist last Wednesday ev-
ening. Mrs. Field, one Of the hostesses,
and Mrs. Lillian Herr had tie score
for the evenings honor but Mrs. Field
refused to accept the prize after success
fully breaking the tie by cutting the cards.
Whenever the Herr family wins any,
thing it is IN this way.
Geo. Mawson and daughter, Of Can
ada, arrived m the city last Friday to
visit few days with their daughter and
sister. Mrs. J. c. Aubley. Mr.. Mawson
had Just taken Mrs. Mawson to California
for her health and took this opportunity
to visit his daughter and old friends here
on the return mp. Mr.. Mawson and
family left Medicine Lodge about ten
years ago and they are among the few
who left Barber county for the northern
country who have not become dissatis-
fed and resurned. Mr.. and Mrs. Au-
bley went with them at the time but soor
tired Of the Canadian icebergs and re
turned to Sunny Kansas. Mr.. Mawsor
still insists that he likes Canada but hi
friends can deted It on his countenanca
that he would be happier # he agan
lived N southern Kansas. We sincerel,
! hope that Mrs. Mawson may regain he
heath m the balmy tropics.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

Bertram Burton had the misfortune to
again break his arm Saturday night. 1t
happened at kiowa. The base ball boys
were having a good time on the train be-
fore leaving kiowa and Bert jumped off
the car steps and fell. The arm had just
healed from break few months ago
and was not strong. The fracture is in
the same place as before. Bertam, ac-
companied by Raymond Schmidt. went
back to town Immediately after the acci-
dent and had the arm set, returning home
Sunday night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-03-18

The Index has an unsigned com,
munication from an unknown Kansas City
friend disclosing the fact that one Of the
leading promoters Of the Winnipeg. Yank-
ton and Gulf railroad which promises to
strike Medicine Lodge. was howling
drunk in Kansas City recently and made
an unsightly spectacle Of himself. Well
that is all against the promoter; don't
blame the innocent bystander which in
this case is only an innocent railroad on
paper to date.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-23
Salem
(Delayed)

Rev. Dyeo filled his regular appoint
ment at this place Saturday and Sunday.
Nor Linden spent Saturday night and
Sunday with home folks.
Mrs. Oscar Moore is very low with
lung fever.
Miss Amy Potts, who is visiting rela-
tives near Leon, attended church at
this place Sunday.
Scott Clark is much improved at this
writing.
The neighbors and friends of Mrs. S
A. Dale to the number of about IS gath.
cred at her home Saturday night tc
help celebrate her 10th birthday. All
report good time.
A. G. Brown had business in Garder
Grove Monday.
Maud Slower visited Sunday night
and Monday with friends in Pleasanton
Several in this vicinity are sick Will
Ia grippe.
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. istover called
on Mrs. Oscar Moore Monday afternoon
MIR. and Mrs. E. T. Landphair visited
friends and attended services at River
view Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-23
Pleasant Valley.
(Delayed)

Mrs. George Virden and daughter
Sarah attended church at Jack Oak Sun
day and was visiting with Mrs. Charley
Millsap.
Rollie Virden was visiting with
Luther Sutherlin Sunday.
William Bruner and family was visit
ing at Adam Zika's Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Sutherlin and Mrs.
Calvin Citizens was visiting at Joe
Mullins over at Terre Haute Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walters, of Van Vert,
were visiting at the home of Thomas
Roberts Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Quigley, Goldie Sly, and
Jessie Noble called on Mrs. Charley
Millsap Sunday evening.
Mary Robb called on Leila Zika SIM.
day.
Calvin Citizens delivered hogs to
Davis City Monday.
William Priest and wife returned
from Arispe one day last week where
they have been visiting his parents.
Chester Pullen and William Virder
are saving wood for Calvin Citizens.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-23
DANGER OF CATARRH.
Unless Properly Treated with
Hyomei, Becomes Serious.

Catarrhal troubles are far more dam
gerous than they seem at first thought.
If you have catarrh, there is an irrit.
ated state of the mucous membrane and
weakened tissues which afford an ideal
Judgment and culture medium for dis
ease germs, especially those Of consump-
ton. You should got cured as quickly
as possible before any dangerous germs
that you may breathe lodge on the
diseased tissue and work destruction
in the throat and lungs.
The easiest, simplest, quickest, surest
and cheapest way to cure catarrh is by
the direct method, breathing Hyomei
This wonderful medicated air treat
ment does not drug and derange the
stomach, but is breathed in, directly
following and destroying all disease
germs that may have been inhaled.
The unusual way in which Hyomei is
sold by L. P. Van Werden is the best
evidence of their confidence in the
treatment and should dispel all doubt
as to it's curative properties. He
agrees to refund the purchase price tc
anyone whom Hyomei fails to benefit
and you do not risk cent in testing
it's healing virtues. A complete outfit
cost but s1.00 if it helps you, not! cent
fit does not do all that is claimed fol
it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-23
DELAYED CORRESPONDENCE
Davis City.
(DalaYedl

(Delayed)
Arthur Cummins and Miss Ella Steph-
ems, both of Davis City, were married
at the home OF the bride on Wednesday
of last week. This young couple are
too we'll and favorably known to all
our readers, as they were both born and
raised in and near this place, that
comments are useless, and we, together
with host Of friends wish them long
and happy life, and may no cloud that
has not silver lining e'er darken
their future is the wish of many
friends.
James Henderson and family have
taken possession Of their farm recently
purchased of Joseph Tharp known az
the Hyrum Ewing place. All gladly
welcome them rs residents of our city.
Gene Griffith made trip to Ottumwa
the past week.
Edith Arnold, Of st. Joe, Mo-, is visit
ing with relatives in this city.
Anna Radnish is visiting with rela-
tives in and near Des Moines.
Hazel Frazier was called home last
week from Des Moines where she is at
tending college.
Will Lee and wife returned last Satur-
day from Blythdale, Mo-, where they
were called to attend the funeral of
Mr.. Lees neice, Miss Arlyne Turner, a
young lady we'll known to many of our
readers, as she has always been a
frequent visitor in our city.
John Robertson had business at
Decatur City Saturday.
Winnie Craig returned Sunday from
Blythedale, where she had been to at
tend the funeral of her friend, Miss
Turner.
Mrs. Grant Craig entertained the
members Of the Priscilla Club last Fri
day.
Uncle Jim Henderson returned Satur.
day from Leon.
Mrs. Orville Frazier entertained a
select few Of her many friends to q
fudge party last Saturday evening.
j. W. Valentine and wife visited over
Sunday with relatives at Bethany, Mo
G. P. Campbell was an over night
visitor at Decatur City Friday night
where he went to install the new
officers of the Odd Fellows lodge.
r. M. Black and wife went to st. Joe
on the early morning train Friday, and
we understand Mr.. Black will be placed
in hospital for treatment.
Mrs. Gus finch was visiting will
friends at Bethany the past week.
Minnie Marble, of Eden township
visited her aunt, Mrs. Alice Marble o
this city, the past week.
Mrs. Clarence Frazier visited owe,
Sunday with friends in Garden Grove.
Grant Griffith and wife we're called tt
Redding last Saturday to attend the
funeral of his father.
Mark Adams and wife left Saturda,
for Oklahoma City, Okla, to visit Mrs
Adams parents, and to look at the
country, and if pleased may eventual,
go there to live.
DR.. Horner. Of Lamont, had business
in this city last Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-23

A gentleman was around the first of
the week wearing the uniform Of the
Salvation Army and posing as repre-
sentative of the Army at Des Moines
He stated that number expected to
come here and hold meetings which
were to commence last Saturday even
ing. The gentleman collected quite a
sum of money from the citizens here
which was to defray the expenses of the
party from Des Moines. The party did
not put in an appearance nor has any
word been received. Many are inclined
to believe that the man with the uni
form was simply working graft which
looks very possible.-Garden Grove Ex'
nroaa